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LA SB39

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Beth Mizell

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the December 31, 2025 sunset provision for provisional massage therapy licenses, making the program permanent

  • Graduates of state-approved, Louisiana-based massage therapy schools may obtain a provisional license for immediate use upon graduation at board-registered massage therapy businesses

  • Provisional licenses remain valid for one three-month term and cannot be renewed

  • Facilities employing provisionally licensed massage therapists must notify clients of the therapist's provisional licensure status before services are provided

  • Provisionally licensed massage therapists may only work at facilities that also employ a fully licensed massage therapist

Legislative Description

Provides for the licensed profession of massage therapy. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

FEES/LICENSES/PERMITS

Last Action

Read by title. Committee amendments read and adopted. Ordered engrossed and passed to third reading and final passage.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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