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Introduced
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
In Committee
05/13/2026
05/13/2026
Crossed Over
03/31/2026
03/31/2026
Passed
05/29/2026
05/29/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/29/2026
05/29/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 37:1358, relative to the practice of acupuncture; to provide for the licensure of acupuncturists; to provide for the name change of the national certifying organization; and to provide for related matters.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Louisiana law concerning the practice of acupuncture by updating the name of the national certifying organization that acupuncturists must be actively certified with and have passed an examination from, changing it from the "National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine" to the "National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine," which is a requirement for individuals to be certified as licensed acupuncturists in the state.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Effective date: 08/01/2026. (on 05/29/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26rs&b=HB405&sbi=y | 02/25/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1480325 | 06/05/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1475838 | 05/22/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1453791 | 03/25/2026 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB405 Engrossed | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1454089 | 03/25/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1444046 | 02/25/2026 |
| Analysis - Digest of HB405 Original | https://www.legis.la.gov/Legis/ViewDocument.aspx?d=1444065 | 02/25/2026 |
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