DelawareDelaware allows mixed remote and classroom training for massage therapists
Delaware law lets massage and bodywork students who began training on or after July 1, 2024, take some required lessons remotely under Board rules.
What it does
Students who began massage training on or after July 1, 2024, can mix remote and classroom lessons under Board rules. They must complete 625 hours of training.
Existing certified massage technicians can keep their certification with timely renewal. The Board cannot issue initial certifications after December 31, 2024.
Argument forAllowing some remote lessons could help students fit training around work or family responsibilities while keeping required classroom hours.
Argument againstRemote lessons could give students fewer chances for face-to-face feedback, depending on which subjects the Board allows them to study remotely.
More detail
Students can complete part of their required training through distance learning under rules set by the Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork. This option applies to therapist license applicants who began their massage program on or after July 1, 2024. The Board’s rules determine which subjects students may study remotely. Some training hours must take place in a classroom.
Existing certified massage technicians can keep their certification by renewing it on time. These rules cover Delaware certified massage technicians, who hold a separate credential from massage and bodywork therapists. Technicians must follow the certificate renewal rules referenced in the law.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 23Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 23Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 17Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 4 On Its MeritsMinor
- Jun 9Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in SenateMinor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 9Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 1 NO 5 ABSENTPassed House
- May 19Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 3 On Its MeritsMinor
- May 13Introduced and Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in HouseIntroduced
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