HB1573 was heard in the Senate Health and Provider Committee, chaired by Senator Patricia Miller. Some amendments were made in the Bill pertaining to language regarding the profession of massage therapy.

 The language prohibiting Cosmetologist from performing services as they pertain to a Certified Massage Therapist was deleted. The request to also amend the Bill to include estheticians was denied.

The irony is that according to the Indiana Cosmetology Statute, Estheticians and Cosmetologists should be applying "massage" for the application of product and skin care only! They may not treat illness or disease, and are also required to work only within their professional training. We are just seeking that this issue be clarified to make enforcement of the law easier and to aid in consumer protection. Often, a person's first massage experience may be in a spa setting.

Contact your State Senator today!

 We are requesting that they clarify in statute that estheticians and Cosmetologists do not provide or give therapeutic massage. (You may quote this if you wish). We are seeking to reinstate this in HB1573.

If you have a personal story or concern, you may also share it with your Senator. Please be polite, respectful, and as brief as possible while still getting your concern across.

Contact your Senator by calling 800-382-9467. You may also find your Senator by going to www.in.gov/pla/legislative  and send them an e-mail.