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Senate tightens massage‑therapy rules, targets illicit businesses and requires background checks
Summary
Senate Bill 221 expands board authority over massage establishments, prohibits use of establishments as sleeping quarters, and requires state and federal background checks on renewal; sponsors cited illicit businesses exploiting migrants.
The Senate on May 13 passed SB221 to broaden the state board's authority over massage establishments, bar use of licensed facilities as residences and require criminal background checks on renewal applications.
Senator Meisel said the bill was prompted by complaints from an East Baton Rouge deputy sheriff and aims to give the board power to adopt rules to address fraud and abuse. "There are illicit…
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