occupational licensing

When shopping in their communities, families are feeling a strain on their wallets. From buying everyday goods, like paper towels and gasoline, to getting your car fixed, inflation has run rampant in recent months. 
In recent weeks, the call to cancel student loan debt has grown from Democrats. Even President Biden has expressed support for this idea.
This bill lowers the occupational licensure burden for massage therapists who want to perform simple, light-touch massages.
This bill would reduce barriers to obtaining an occupational license for those coming to Utah internationally or from other states.
The knee-jerk reaction to more tightly regulate industries and professions every time a customer is dissatisfied tends to hurt honest professionals, who are just trying to do their jobs, more than it prevents negative outcomes.
This legislation does not put customers in any danger, but it does create the ability for more individuals to become employed and avoid all of the challenges surrounding the lengthy licensing process.

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