A 3882 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to requiring a licensed massage therapist to present a state issued photo identification card when requested

This bill requires licensed massage therapists in New York to carry and present a state-issued photo identification card upon request while providing services. It directly affects all licensed massage therapists who must obtain this card from the state department and show it when asked during client sessions. The law amends education law to mandate this ID requirement, with full compliance needed within one year of the bill's effective date. The provision aims to verify therapist identity during service delivery, with no additional financial or operational requirements specified.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026

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A3882 → A3882A · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill amends New York's massage therapy regulations to replace the requirement of displaying a license with a new requirement to present a state-issued photo identification card upon request. The change shifts from a passive display obligation to an active presentation requirement, aligning with modern professional identification standards. Additionally, the effective date was extended from 60 days to 180 days, with a one-year compliance grace period for existing licensees.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on licensed massage therapists practicing in New York, but the compliance mechanism has changed from license display to photo ID presentation.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the requirement from displaying a license conspicuously to presenting a state-issued photo identification card when requested during service provision.

Added requirement for licensed massage therapists to obtain a professional photo identification card issued by the department.

TIMELINE

Extended the effective date from 60 days to 180 days after becoming law, with a one-year compliance period for existing licensees to obtain the new photo ID cards.

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Committee

Amendments

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO CODES

lower

May 28, 2025

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

lower

May 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 3882A

lower

May 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

lower

Jan 30, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors