HB2012 is a bill that proposes to eliminate the requirement for the Arizona Board of Massage Therapy to establish communication proficiency requirements for applicants seeking licensure as massage therapists. The current law mandates that the Board set communication proficiency standards related to an applicant's ability to protect health and safety in the practice of massage therapy, including passing English proficiency tests for non-native speakers.

The bill would remove the section of the law that requires the Board to create these communication proficiency rules. Additionally, it makes conforming changes to the statute, such as re-lettering subsequent subsections. The bill, if enacted, would become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-3612
House Engrossed Version: 32-3612
Senate Engrossed Version: 32-4222
Chaptered Version: 32-4222