INTERSTATE MASSAGE COMPACT

Illinois Senate Bill 1756, titled "INTERSTATE MASSAGE COMPACT," proposes that Illinois join an agreement with other states to create a multistate licensing system for massage therapists. The goal is to make it easier for licensed therapists to practice across state lines, reducing administrative burdens and improving public access to massage therapy services. The bill outlines requirements for member states, multistate license criteria, and the establishment of a governing commission to oversee the compact. It also addresses issues like adverse actions against therapists, provisions for active duty military members and their spouses, and procedures for amending or withdrawing from the compact. ([ilga.gov](https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus/FullText?DocNum=1756&DocTypeID=SB&GAID=18&LegId=160829&SessionID=114&utm_source=openai))

IL SB1756 is a senate bill in the Illinois 104th General Assembly, sponsored by Elgie Sims (D), currently “Introduced” since February 5, 2025.

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Advocacy groups such as the Illinois Massage Therapy Political Action Committee (IMTPA) support the bill, highlighting its potential to reduce administrative barriers, support therapist mobility, and increase access to massage therapy services while maintaining state regulation and public protection. ([imtpa.org](https://www.imtpa.org/interstate-compact/index.php?utm_source=openai))

As of now, there is no significant media coverage or reported opposition to Illinois Senate Bill 1756.