Bill
HD 3582
Overview: HD 3582, An Act relative to music therapy licensure, proposed bill, introduced November 29, 2025.Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to establish a licensing framework for
Overview: HD 3582, An Act relative to music therapy licensure, proposed bill, introduced November 29, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to establish a licensing framework for music therapists in the state. The intent is to ensure high standards of practice and patient safety in the provision of music therapy services.
Key Provisions:
- Requires music therapists to obtain a state-issued license to practice
- Defines the education, training, and examination requirements for licensure
- Establishes a Music Therapy Licensing Board to oversee the licensing process
- Outlines the scope of practice and ethical standards for licensed music therapists
- Provides title protection for the term "licensed music therapist"
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would impact individuals seeking music therapy services, as well as current and future music therapists practicing in the state. Patients would benefit from assurances of qualified providers, while music therapists would need to meet the new licensing standards to continue practicing.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: This is a proposed bill that has been introduced in the state legislature. It will need to go through the full legislative process, including committee hearings and votes in both chambers, before potentially being signed into law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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