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HB 5069

AN ACT REQUIRING THE LICENSURE OF DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPISTS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mitch Bolinsky

Connecticut would require state licensure for dance/movement therapists, establishing professional standards and consumer protections for a currently unregulated therapeutic practice.

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Bill Summary · HB 5069

Legislative bill overview

HB 5069 would establish state licensure requirements for dance/movement therapists in Connecticut, creating a regulated professional credential. This bill would define qualifications, educational standards, and practice requirements for individuals providing dance/movement therapy services in the state.

Why is this important

Currently, dance/movement therapy is an unregulated profession in Connecticut, meaning anyone can claim to offer these services regardless of training or credentials. Licensure would establish baseline standards for practitioner qualifications, potentially protecting consumers from unqualified practitioners and improving access to vetted therapeutic services. It would also align Connecticut with other states that have recognized and regulated this mental health profession.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and access concerns: Licensure requirements and fees may increase barriers to entry for practitioners and raise costs for patients seeking services, particularly in underserved communities
  • Definition and scope disputes: Stakeholders may disagree on what constitutes dance/movement therapy versus other movement-based activities or fitness services, and whether certain practitioners should be grandfathered in without full requirements
  • Credential standards: Debate over appropriate educational requirements (bachelor's vs. master's degree), supervised practice hours, and examination standards—balancing consumer protection with workforce availability

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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