Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNew MexicoIntroduced
SB 246: MASSAGE THERAPY PRACTICE CHANGES
Pat Woods
SB 246 status: Introduced — action postponed indefinitely (updated Mar 24, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill proposed updates to licensure requirements and the scope of services permitted for massage therapists.
Who is affected
Licensed massage therapists and the governing body responsible for overseeing the profession.
Requirements and enforcement
Not stated in the available source.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill was introduced in early 2026 and subsequently postponed indefinitely.
Potential benefits
Potential improvements to regulatory oversight and professional standards.
Risks and tradeoffs
Risk of creating barriers to entry for practitioners or limiting service delivery options for consumers.
What is still unknown
The specific regulatory language and operational details of the proposed practice changes are unavailable.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential clarification of professional scope
- Streamlining of licensure requirements
- Standardization of practice expectations
Risks
- Increased compliance burden for therapists
- Potential for higher administrative fees
- Risk of creating entry barriers
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Enhanced standard of care protocols
- Improved safety oversight for clients
- Clearer definition of permitted services
Risks
- Potential for limited service availability
- Disruption of existing service models
- Regulatory focus on low-risk services
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
Source used for this bill's analysis.
Source note
The specific nature of the licensure and practice changes remains unknown due to the lack of detailed source text.
Analysis scope
Source material is limited to a brief legislative abstract.
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Where it stands
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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