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2025 – Legislative bill filed to amend Louisiana Massage Therapist Practice Act
Act 453 by Senator Beth Mizell, introduced at the legislative session in 2025 included several revisions to the “Louisiana Massage Therapists and Massage Establishment Act”. Information can be found on the legislation website (SB221) or on the Louisiana Law Page. The new laws will be implemented August 1st, 2025
2025 New Laws Effective August 1st, 2025
Practice Act (Law) — Act No. 453 Changes – Mizell
2024 – Legislative bill filed to amend Louisiana Massage Therapists and Establishments Act.
Senate Bill 353 by Senator Beth Mizell, introduced at the legislative session sought several revisions to the “Louisiana Massage Therapists and Massage Establishment Act”. A copy of the final version (Act No. 779) can be found on the legislation website Act 779 or on the Louisiana Law page “Practice Act”