Florida Senate Bill 1338 Explained
Relates to massage establishments in the state of Florida to help stop human trafficking.
This document is the text of the proposed Florida Senate Bill 1338, which relates to massage establishments in the state of Florida. The bill aims to regulate the operations of massage establishments, which are defined as businesses that offer massages or other bodywork services for compensation.
The bill introduces a licensing and certification program for massage therapists and establishes penalties for individuals and establishments that operate without the required licenses or certifications. It also requires establishments to prominently display their licenses and maintain records of all therapists employed, services provided, and clients served.
Additionally, the bill imposes new requirements for the training of massage therapists, including education on human trafficking and the recognition and reporting of trafficking. It also requires establishments to provide training to their employees on recognizing and reporting human trafficking.
The bill includes provisions for inspections of massage establishments by state and local authorities, and outlines the criteria for denying, suspending, or revoking a license or certification. It also provides protections for whistleblowers who report violations of the law, and establishes a hotline for reporting suspected human trafficking.
Overall, the bill aims to improve regulation and oversight of the massage industry in Florida, with a focus on combating human trafficking and promoting public safety.
