Georgia Has Pending IMpact Legislation — HB 232 Needs Your Voice

Georgia is actively considering legislation to join the Interstate Massage Compact (IMpact).

HB 232 has passed out of the Georgia House and is in the Senate using the original, uniform IMpact model language — the same statutory framework already enacted in five states and advancing toward activation of the Interstate Commission.

This is a live legislative opportunity.
Georgia’s participation depends on engagement during this session.

Why This Matters for Georgia

If enacted, HB 232 would allow Georgia to:

• Join a coordinated, national licensure framework
• Increase workforce mobility while maintaining Georgia’s licensure standards
• Strengthen public protection through shared data and regulatory accountability
• Reduce unnecessary administrative barriers for qualified professionals
• Expand access to massage therapy services for residents, employers, and military families

Interstate compacts only function when states adopt the same model language. Georgia’s adoption of the original IMpact framework ensures true multistate portability and full participation in the commission structure.

Georgia Professionals — Now Is the Time to Engage

HB 232 is currently under consideration. Legislative sessions move quickly, and visible stakeholder engagement can influence whether bills advance.

Lawmakers need to hear directly from:

• Licensed massage therapists
• Employers and spa owners
• Educators and training programs
• Consumers and community stakeholders

Your voice can help move HB 232 forward.

✔️ Learn more about IMpact at massagecompact.org
✔️ Take the IMpact Survey to share your perspective
✔️ Send a letter of support to your legislators urging advancement of HB 232

Check back here for updates as the bill progresses and for additional opportunities to engage.

Georgia has the opportunity to strengthen professional mobility while maintaining strong public protection — but action during this legislative window is essential.