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Illinois Massage Renewal Moves to 25 CE Hours for 2026
Illinois says the 2026 massage renewal will add one hour on domestic violence and sexual assault, raising the total continuing-education requirement from 24…
- Plan for 25 total CE hours for the 2026 renewal.
- Confirm that the CE record includes the added one-hour domestic-violence-and-sexual-assault requirement.
- CE sponsors should update 2026 renewal materials that still state 24 hours.
- Check IDFPR's live page and updated administrative rules before filing.
Published: 2026-08-25 · Reviewed: 2026-08-25
Official context
IDFPR's massage therapy notice says section 67 of the Massage Therapy Practice Act adds one hour of continuing education on domestic violence and sexual assault, increasing the total requirement to 25 hours. IDFPR explains that the additional hour did not apply to the 2024 renewal and that the administrative rules are being updated to reflect its inclusion in the 2026 renewal.
What this means
Illinois massage therapists preparing for the 2026 renewal should not reuse an old 24-hour checklist. The practical planning number is 25 total hours, including the added one-hour domestic-violence-and-sexual-assault topic, while final filing instructions should still be checked in IDFPR's live renewal system and current rules.
Official sources
Licensing & Industry Updates is an educational summary of official public communications. It is not legal advice, and filing decisions should be checked against the current board page or rule text.