New York Has Pending IMpact Legislation — SB 3931 Needs Your Voice

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

SB 3931 has been introduced in the New York State Legislature 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.
New York’s participation depends on engagement during this session.

Why This Matters for New York

If enacted, SB 3931 would allow New York to:

• Join a coordinated, national licensure framework
• Increase workforce mobility while maintaining New York’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 across urban and rural communities

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

New York Professionals — This Is the Time to Engage

SB 3931 is currently under consideration. Legislative sessions move quickly, and meaningful stakeholder engagement can influence outcomes.

Lawmakers need to hear from:

• Licensed massage therapists
• Employers and spa owners
• Educators and training institutions
• Consumers and community leaders

Your voice matters.

✔️ 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 3931

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

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