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SF 2975

Licensure for music therapists creation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Boldon and 3 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill establishes state licensure for music therapists to set professional standards, protect consumers, and enable healthcare provider recognition and insurance coverage.

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Bill Summary · SF 2975

Legislative bill overview

SF 2975 creates a new licensure framework for music therapists in Minnesota, establishing professional standards, credentialing requirements, and regulatory oversight for practitioners. The bill would allow qualified music therapists to operate under state licensure rather than as unlicensed practitioners, similar to other healthcare professions.

Why is this important

Music therapy is an evidence-based clinical practice used in hospitals, mental health facilities, and rehabilitation centers, yet Minnesota currently has no state licensure system, creating inconsistent quality standards and potential gaps in consumer protection. Licensure would establish minimum education and competency requirements, protect the public from unqualified practitioners, and potentially improve insurance reimbursement and professional recognition for music therapists working in healthcare settings.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden and cost: New licensure creates administrative overhead for the state and licensing fees for practitioners, which some may view as unnecessary bureaucratization of an emerging profession
  • Scope of practice definition: Disagreement may arise over what music therapists can and cannot do clinically, and how this relates to overlapping credentials in psychology, counseling, and social work
  • Educational requirements: Disputes could emerge regarding which educational backgrounds qualify (bachelor's vs. master's degrees, accreditation standards, board certifications) and whether existing practitioners would face grandfathering or requalification requirements

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

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