HB405

Provides relative to the practice of acupuncture

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Louisiana HB405 updates the name of the national certifying organization for acupuncturists.

Louisiana HB405 amends the state's regulations on the practice of acupuncture by updating the name of the national certifying organization from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine to the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. The bill also ensures that to be licensed as an acupuncturist in Louisiana, an individual must hold active status with the new certifying organization and pass the certification examination. This change aligns the state's licensing requirements with the updated name of the national certifying body.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

May 13

9:30 AM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

Mar 25

9:00 AM

House Committee on Health and Welfare

History

May 29

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 550.

May 29

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 26

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.