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Indiana SB 282 Has Passed: What Med Spas Need to Know

March 12, 2026

Indiana SB 282 Has Passed: What Med Spas Need to Know

After revisions, Indiana Senate Bill 282 has passed in both houses and has been signed by the governor. AmSpa's Alex ...

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What Indiana SB 282 Is Really About, and Why You Should Care (Hint: It’s Not About Med Spa Safety)

February 13, 2026

What Indiana SB 282 Is Really About, and Why You Should Care (Hint: It’s Not About Med Spa Safety)

By Alex Thiersch, Founder and Chairman, AmSpaThe Indiana Senate recently passed Senate Bill 282, which includes wide-ranging medical spa regulatory ...

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A Critical Moment for New Jersey’s Advanced Practice Providers

February 10, 2026

A Critical Moment for New Jersey’s Advanced Practice Providers

By Adam Reinebach, Chief Executive Officer, American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)New Jersey is at a crossroads.With the recent expiration of ...

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How a Med Spa Bill Moves Through Your State Legislature

February 5, 2026

How a Med Spa Bill Moves Through Your State Legislature

By Madilyn Moeller, Marketing Content Coordinator, American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)A few lines in a state bill can fundamentally change ...

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Inside AmSpa’s Legal Summaries: Breaking Down Med Spa Law by State

January 12, 2026

Inside AmSpa’s Legal Summaries: Breaking Down Med Spa Law by State

If you’re running a medical spa, you probably wear a dozen hats before lunch, provider, HR, marketing, IT, therapist, and ...

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Second California Law That Affects MSOs Passes

October 21, 2025

Second California Law That Affects MSOs Passes

California has now passed two laws that will have an effect on how investors, health care entities and management services ...

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New California Law Affects MSOs

October 9, 2025

New California Law Affects MSOs

A newly passed law in California will prohibit certain contractual provisions between medical and dental practices and private equity groups ...

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Texas Medical Board Clarifies Alternative Medicine Rules

October 8, 2025

Texas Medical Board Clarifies Alternative Medicine Rules

By Patrick O'Brien, General Counsel, American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)The September bulletin from the Texas Medical Board (TMB) helps to ...

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Alabama Reiterates Cosmetic Injection Rules: No RN Injectors

September 24, 2025

Alabama Reiterates Cosmetic Injection Rules: No RN Injectors

By Patrick O’Brien, General Counsel, American Med Spa AssociationOn September 23, 2025, the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners (BME) issued ...

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New Texas Text Messaging Law

August 29, 2025

New Texas Text Messaging Law

By Patrick O’Brien, General Counsel, American Med Spa AssociationA new law in Texas goes into effect on September 1, 2025 ...

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What to Do If ICE Comes to Your Medical Spa

August 26, 2025

What to Do If ICE Comes to Your Medical Spa

Recently, there have been several news articles and viral videos about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers conducting enforcement actions ...

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Texas Tightens Noncompete Rules for Health Care Providers: What You Need to Know About SB 1318

August 21, 2025

Texas Tightens Noncompete Rules for Health Care Providers: What You Need to Know About SB 1318

By Michael S. Byrd, JD, ByrdAdattoStarting September 1, 2025, Texas health care providers will see major changes in how non-compete ...

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Wisconsin Passes APRN Independent Practice

August 19, 2025

Wisconsin Passes APRN Independent Practice

By Patrick O’Brien, JD, General Counsel, American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)On August 8, 2025, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed 202 ...

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Rhode Island Passes New Med Spa Law

July 8, 2025

Rhode Island Passes New Med Spa Law

By Patrick O’Brien, Legal Coordinator, American Med Spa AssociationRhode Island has passed a law regulating medical spas after several years ...

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Med Spa Patient Safety and Legal Compliance Have Never Been More Important

June 12, 2025

Med Spa Patient Safety and Legal Compliance Have Never Been More Important

By Eric Atienza, Assistant Director of Digital Marketing and Marketing TechnologyFor the thousands of safe, responsible clinicians in medical aesthetics ...

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HB 3749, Greg Abbott, and... John Oliver?

June 9, 2025

HB 3749, Greg Abbott, and... John Oliver?

HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver discussed public concerns about how med spas operate.By Alex Thiersch, CEO, AmSpaJohn Oliver ...

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