Senate Bill No. by Senator Bouie proposes the establishment of the "Retail Service Worker Health and Safety Act," which aims to enhance workplace safety for retail workers in Louisiana. The bill defines key terms such as "employer," "employee," "panic button," "retail store," and "workplace." It mandates that employers evaluate their workplaces for factors that may expose employees to violence and develop a written workplace violence prevention program. This program must include measures such as improving visibility in high-risk areas, installing external lighting, minimizing cash on hand, and providing employee training on handling workplace violence.

Additionally, the bill requires employers to provide annual training on workplace violence risks and mandates that those with a certain number of violent incidents, as determined by the Louisiana Workforce Commission, must hire a security guard during operational hours. Notably, the bill specifies that state entities and government agencies are not classified as "employers" under this act. The Louisiana Workforce Commission is authorized to create necessary regulations for the implementation of the act, which is set to take effect on August 1, 2025.