Legislative Updates

Indiana COVID-19 Update: Permission to Practice in Stage 2

05/20/2020

On May 1, 2020, Governor Eric J. Holcomb issued Executive Order 20-26 (https://www.in.gov/gov/files/Executive%20Order%2020-26%20Roadmap%20to%20...), introducing Back on Track Indiana—a road map of five stages to reopen the state, with each additional stage subject to fewer restrictions and limitations than the previous. Per the order, personal service businesses, including spas, salons, barbershops, and massage therapy establishments, may begin operations one week following Stage 2.

Oregon COVID-19 State Update—Permission to Practice May 15, 2020

05/19/2020

RE: Information regarding your state's back-to-practice permission date and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to and spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.

Texas COVID-19 State Update—Permission to Practice Immediately

05/19/2020

RE: Information regarding your state's back-to-practice permission date and safety guidelines to minimize risk of exposure to and spread of COVID-19 in the workplace.

Minnesota COVID-19 Update: Order Extension through May 17

05/11/2020

There have been many changes in the massage therapy, esthetics, and cosmetology professions and communities in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus). ABMP, ASCP, AHP, and ANP have summarized below how COVID-19 has impacted Minnesota, from executive orders affecting business closures, to reopening protocols modifying practice procedures, to financial programs developed to aid the unemployed.

Prohibition of Practice

Iowa COVID-19 Update Correction

05/08/2020

ABMP, ASCP, AHP, and ANP sent an email this week regarding back-to-practice dates for massage therapists, estheticians, and cosmetologists in the state of Iowa. Since sending that email, we are appreciative of those of you who responded seeking further clarification. We were able to talk with the Iowa Board of Massage Therapy Chair and the Board Administrator and sought clarification with the Governor’s office, as the state’s April 27, 2020, Proclamation of Disaster Emergency is confusing at best.

Texas COVID-19 State Update; Re-opening

05/07/2020

There have been many changes in the esthetics and cosmetology professions and communities in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus). ASCP, AHP, and ANP have summarized below how COVID-19 has impacted Texas, from executive orders affecting business closures, to reopening protocols modifying practice procedures, to financial programs developed to aid the unemployed.

Wisconsin COVID-19 State Update

05/06/2020

There have been many changes in the massage therapy, esthetics, and cosmetology professions and communities in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus). ABMP, ASCP, AHP, and ANP have summarized below how COVID-19 has impacted Wisconsin, from executive orders affecting business closures, to reopening protocols modifying practice procedures, to financial programs developed to aid the unemployed.

Tennessee COVID-19 State Update—Permission to Practice May 6, 2020

05/06/2020

There have been many changes in the massage therapy and cosmetology industries and communities in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus). ABMP, ASCP, AHP, and ANP have summarized below how COVID-19 has impacted Tennessee, from executive orders affecting business closures, to reopening protocols modifying practice procedures, to financial programs developed to aid the unemployed.

Iowa COVID-19 State Update

05/06/2020

There have been many changes in the massage therapy, esthetics, and cosmetology professions and communities in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus), from proclamations affecting business closures, to emergency rulemaking altering renewal timelines, to distance learning modifying continuing education requirements.

North Dakota COVID-19 State Update

05/05/2020

There have been many changes in the massage therapy, esthetics, and cosmetology professions and communities in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus). ASCP has summarized below how COVID-19 has impacted North Dakota, from executive orders affecting business closures, to reopening protocols modifying practice procedures, to financial programs developed to aid the unemployed.