Bill Summary

by Eskamani Co Sponsors: Campbell, Harris, Driskell

Music Therapy: Creates Music Therapy Advisory Committee within DOH for specified purpose; authorizes committee to facilitate development of certain materials & act as facilitator of statewide dissemination of information between certain entities; requires committee to provide annual analysis of certain licensure data; requires department to seek advice of committee on issues relating to music therapy; requires department to issue license to practice as professional music therapist to applicants meeting specified criteria; specifies collaboration requirements for licensees engaging in practice of music therapy; beginning on specified date, prohibiting unlicensed individuals from using specified titles related to practice of music therapy; provides exceptions; authorizes unlicensed individuals meeting specified criteria to practice without license under supervision of licensed professional music therapist for specified timeframe; provides grounds for disciplinary action; authorizes department to conduct investigations of alleged misconduct. Effective Date: July 1, 2026

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