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LA SB221
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes the Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy to adopt rules preventing fraud, abuse, human trafficking, and other criminal activity at massage establishments
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Requires unannounced, in-person inspections within 10 days of receiving complaints alleging illicit activity at massage establishments
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Mandates state and federal criminal background checks for all massage therapists and establishment license applicants and renewals, with automatic disqualification for sex-related crimes, violent crimes, or massage therapy-related crimes
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Prohibits massage establishments from being used as living quarters, sleeping areas, or shelters unless zoned for residential use; requires automatic license revocation if owners, managers, or supervisors violate the law
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Establishes annual reporting requirements to the legislature by March 1, including complaint summaries, inspection results, license statistics, and enforcement actions taken
Legislative Description
Provides relative to massage therapy. (8/1/25) (EN +$82,200 SG RV See Note)
FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS
Last Action
Effective date 8/1/2025.
6/20/2025