Massage Therapists Fight Over Trafficking Rules | Louisville News

Louisville’s licensed massage therapists are sounding the alarm as a new anti-trafficking ordinance forces them to install cameras, pay steep fees, and endure invasive regulations—costing them clients and forcing some to shut down. While the law aims to root out illicit operations, therapists argue it unfairly stigmatizes their profession and creates a hostile environment. In response, they’ve formed an alliance pushing for reform, urging city leaders to exempt home-based practitioners and reduce intrusive signage. Now, bipartisan lawmakers are drafting amendments to strike a balance: cracking down on trafficking without crushing legitimate businesses. The original sponsor is even backing revisions, recognizing that better laws can evolve—and hope remains that both safety and fairness can coexist. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e4be15ddd22c4d51