Illinois Has Pending IMpact Legislation — SB 1756 Needs Your Voice

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

SB 1756 has been introduced in the Illinois General Assembly 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 an active legislative opportunity.
Illinois’ participation depends on engagement during this session.

Why This Matters for Illinois

If enacted, SB 1756 would allow Illinois to:

• Join a coordinated, national licensure framework
• Increase workforce mobility while maintaining Illinois’ licensure standards
• Strengthen public protection through shared data and regulatory accountability
• Reduce unnecessary administrative barriers for qualified professionals
• Expand access to massage therapy services across urban, suburban, and rural communities

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

Illinois Professionals — Now Is the Time to Engage

SB 1756 is currently under consideration. Legislative sessions move quickly, and visible stakeholder engagement can influence whether legislation advances.

Lawmakers need to hear from:

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

Your voice can help move SB 1756 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 SB 1756

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

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