Bill
AB 492
Overview: AB 492, "Relating to: music therapists, the practice of music therapy, and providing a penalty", was introduced on February 10, 2025 and has received a fiscal estimate.Pu
Overview: AB 492, "Relating to: music therapists, the practice of music therapy, and providing a penalty", was introduced on February 10, 2025 and has received a fiscal estimate.
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to establish a regulatory framework for the practice of music therapy in the state. The intent is to protect the public by ensuring that individuals providing music therapy services meet certain educational and training requirements.
Key Provisions:
- Defines the practice of music therapy and the title "music therapist"
- Requires individuals to be licensed by the state in order to practice music therapy or use the title "music therapist"
- Establishes educational and training requirements for music therapy licensure
- Provides for disciplinary actions and penalties for unlicensed practice or misrepresentation
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals providing music therapy services will be required to obtain a state license
- Consumers of music therapy services will have assurance that practitioners meet professional standards
- The state's Department of Safety and Professional Services will be responsible for administering the licensing program
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has received a fiscal estimate, indicating that it has progressed through the initial legislative stages. The next step would be consideration by the relevant legislative committees before a vote by the full state legislature.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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