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Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Regulatory Reform, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-02-12

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Plain Language Summary

This bill exempts nationally certified reflexologists from needing a license from the North Carolina Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy. Reflexologists with current certification from the American Reflexology Certification Board (ARCB) and their students working toward certification would be allowed to practice reflexology without state board oversight.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that reflexology is distinct from massage therapy and does not require the same level of state regulation, allowing certified reflexologists to practice more freely and reducing regulatory burden.
• •They contend that national certification through ARCB is sufficient to ensure practitioner competency and consumer safety, and that this change removes unnecessary restrictions on an alternative wellness practice.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue that removing state board oversight eliminates a layer of consumer protection and accountability for practitioners.
• •They could contend that state licensing and regulation ensure consistent standards, complaint resolution, and enforcement mechanisms that national certification alone may not provide, potentially leaving consumers with fewer protections if disputes arise.