Hypnotherapy Research – State Laws and Regulations
Published: Wed, Dec 4, 2024
Last Revised: Wed, Dec 4, 2024
Publisher: American Hypnosis Association
This research into the Laws and Regulations for Hypnotherapists in the United States and the District of Columbia, was compiled and written for the American Hypnosis Association by Bruce Bonnett:
- Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCHt)
- Senior Staff Instructor at HMI College of Hypnotherapy
- Harvard Law School Graduate
- Past President of the Hypnotherapists Union Local 472
Introduction
Are you practicing Hypnotherapy in the United States? Are you familiar with the laws and regulations that may govern your practice in the state you reside in? Below is a linked list of 50 United States and the District of Columbia. We have provided Summaries, Legal Case Highlights, along with the Laws and Regulations for each state where applicable.
State Laws for Hypnotherapists
50 United States and District of Columbia| Alabama | Alaska | Arizona |
| Arkansas | California | Colorado |
| Connecticut | Delaware | District of Columbia |
| Florida | Georgia | Hawaii |
| Idaho | Illinois | Indiana |
| Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky |
| Louisiana | Maine | Maryland |
| Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota |
| Mississippi | Missouri | Montana |
| Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire |
| New Jersey | New Mexico | New York |
| North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio |
| Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania |
| Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota |
| Tennessee | Texas | Utah |
| Vermont | Virginia | Washington |
| West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming |
Research Note: The hypnotherapy research summarized in this section is based on online publicly available resources that were capable of being searched. The research summarized in this section is not intended to be “legal advice” and it is recommended that you consult with a licensed attorney in any relevant jurisdiction for the most up to date information about the law and how it is likely to be interpreted or enforced there.