Proposal Summary/ Overview To be completed by proposal sponsor. (500 Word Count Limit for this page) Name: Rachel Romanelli, Government Relations Organization: American Massage Therapy Association—Minnesota Chapter Phone: 406-550-0104 Email Address: Rachel Romanelli: mnmassagebilldraft@gmail.com Is this proposal regarding: • New or increased regulation of an existing profession/occupation? If so, complete this form, Questionnaire A. • Increased scope of practice or decreased regulation of an existing profession? If so, complete Questionnaire B. • Any other change to regulation or scope of practice? If so, please contact the Committee Administrator to discuss how to proceed. 1) State the profession/occupation that is the subject of the proposal. Massage Therapy; and, Asian Bodywork Therapy 2) Briefly describe the proposed change. The legislation would implement a statewide system for the licensure of practitioners of Massage Therapy and Asian Bodywork Therapy. This statewide licensure system would replace the various local regulations as it applies to Massage Therapists and Asian Bodywork Therapists but retains local control over the licensure and regulation of the establishment that provide these services. 3) If the proposal has been introduced, provide the bill number and names of House and Senate sponsors. If the proposal has not been introduced, indicate whether legislative sponsors have been identified. If the bill has been proposed in previous sessions, please list previous bill numbers and years of introduction. SF 1074: Chief Author Sen. Housley; and co-authors: Sen. Koran, Sen. Klein HF 1275: Chief Author Rep. Pinto; and co-author: Rep. Elkins Questionnaire A – Increased Regulation 2 Questionnaire A: New or increased regulation (adapted from Mn Stat 214.002 subd 2 and MDH Scope of Practice Tools) This questionnaire is intended to assist the House Health Finance and Policy Committee in deciding which legislative proposals for new or increased regulation of health professions should receive a hearing and advance through the legislative process. It is also intended to alert the public to these proposals and to narrow the issues for hearing. This form must be completed by the sponsor of the legislative proposal. The completed form will be posted on the committee’s public web page. At any time before the bill is heard in committee, opponents may respond in writing with concerns, questions, or opposition to the information stated and these documents will also be posted. The Chair may request that the sponsor respond in writing to any concerns raised before a hearing will be scheduled. A response is not required for questions which do not pertain to the profession/occupation (indicate “not applicable”). Please be concise. Refer to supporting evidence and provide citation to the source of the information where appropriate. New or increased regulation of health professions is governed by Mn State 214. Please read and be familiar with those provisions before submitting this form. While it is often impossible to reach complete agreement with all interested parties, sponsors are advised to try to understand and to address the concerns of any opponents before submitting the form. 1) Who does the proposal impact? a. Define the occupations, practices, or practitioners who are the subject of this proposal. Massage Therapists. Massage Therapy is defined as: the manual manipulation of the soft tissues of the body to promote, maintain, and restore health and well-being. (b) Massage therapy may use any of the following techniques: (1) stroking; (2) gliding; (3) lifting; (4) kneading; (5) jostling; (6) vibration; (7) percussion; (8) compression; (9) friction; (10) holding; (11) passive stretching within the client's physiological range of motion; (12) movement or manipulation of the soft tissues; (13) active assistive and resistive movement; and (14) stretching. Asian Bodywork Therapists. Asian Bodywork Therapy is defined as: therapy based upon Chinese medical principles with the intent of promoting, maintaining, and restoring health and well-being by affecting the body and emotions. (b) Asian bodywork therapy may use any of the following techniques: (1) pressing; (2) soothing; (3) kneading; (4) vibration; (5) friction; (6) passive stretching within the client's physiological range of motion; (7) active assistive and resistive movement; (8) stretching; and (9) tapping, movement, exercising, or manipulation of the soft tissues. Questionnaire A – Increased Regulation 3 b. List any associations or other groups representing the occupation seeking regulation and the approximate number of members of each in Minnesota American Massage Therapy Association: 1100 Minnesota members American Bodyworker and Massage Professionals: over 2000 Minnesota members American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia: 100