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NOTICES:

Office Closures:

The Board Office Will Be Closed Monday August 11th, 2025 for The Quarterly Board Meeting 

  Changes in Office Policy Regarding Walk-Ins / Visitors at the Office

Appointments Only - Effective 9/9/2024

For security reasons, the Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy will no longer be accepting walk-ins at the office. Visitors will be required to schedule appointments in advance and unfortunately, there can be no exceptions. As a state office, all visitors are required to show a government issued ID upon arriving.

There will be no additional changes to the administrative functions of the office and office hours will remain the same. If you have any questions please continue to contact the office via phone or email; we are happy to assist.

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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 LA Law Page

2025 New Laws Effective August 1st, 2025

Practice Act (Law) ---  Act No. 453 Changes - Mizell

Rules & Standards

Fines & Penalties Schedule 

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"

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NEW BACKGROUND CHECK PROCESS - APPLICATION UPDATE 
 Effective April 2025, the Louisiana Board of Massage therapy will be using a new statewide applicant processing system for criminal background checks. As a part of the new process, applicants will be required to schedule a fingerprint appointment at a location of their choosing with Identogo. There is a process for both in-state and out-of-state applicants. This information is now attached to each application for licensure. Click Here to review instructions 
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Lapsed Licenses

The Board is pleased to announce changes in the law that allow lapsed licensees to return to the profession without having to retake the National Exam. For more information please go to the Massage Therapists tab and click on the download forms page to review the application and registration documents.  

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Parish Ordinances Regarding Establishments

Over the years, many parishes have implemented laws regarding massage establishments dating as far back as the 1990's. The Board is aware that some parishes are updating their ordinances in an effort to stop human trafficking and illicit activity. The Board does not have control over the passing of these ordinances. Please note that any ordinance does not supersede the regulations and requirements of LBMT laws. It is the business owner’s responsibility to check with parish municipalities regarding these regulations to ensure compliance. 

To Read More - Click Here

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Human Trafficking and Illicit Massage Businesses

Understanding Human Trafficking Within the Massage Industry

Read More Here 

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Office Hours / Board Office Information / Document Processing Information:

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Mission Statement:

The Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy is a regulatory agency whose members are appointed by the Office of the Governor with a mission to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public as well as the integrity of the profession by regulating the practice of massage therapy.  The Board seeks to insure that massage therapists meet certain educational levels, comply with ethical and legal standards applicable to the profession, and that massage therapy establishments conform to sanitary and record keeping requirements.  The Board issues and renews licenses, collects fees, receives and investigates complaints, performs inspections, conducts hearings on disciplinary matters and otherwise addresses issues that are relevant to the massage industry.  The website is to assist the general public, licensees and applicants in understanding the laws, regulations and licensing process which govern the massage profession in the state of Louisiana.

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Fight Fraud, Waste & Abuse - For Information on how to contact the Legislative Auditor Hotline, Please Click HERE                   

To View the LABMT Sexual Harassment Policy, Please Click HERE

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ADA Policy

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In compliance with Act 655 of the 2018 Regular Legislative Session, the Board gives notice to its licensees and applicants of their opportunity to file a complaint about board actions or procedures. You may submit such complaints to one or more of the following organizations:

Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy, 9619 Interline Ave, Suite B, Baton Rouge, LA 70809; 225.756.3488; admin@labmt.org

Committee on House & Governmental Affairs; La House of Representatives, P.O. Box 44486, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; 225-342-2403; h&ga@legis.la.gov

 

Committee on Senate & Governmental Affairs; La Senate, P.O. Box 94183, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; 225-342-9845; s&g@legis.la.gov