HB1247
Type: B Origin: House Washington Comments: 0

Licensing Music Therapists.

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The bill aims to establish federal guidelines for licensing music therapists. It outlines the qualifications and standards necessary for individuals to practice as licensed music therapists. This legislation intends to ensure that music therapy services are provided by qualified professionals, thereby enhancing the quality of care and protection of patients. By setting clear licensing requirements, the bill seeks to standardize the practice of music therapy across the United States and promote consistency in service delivery.

Bill Activity

  • 2023-01-12: First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

  • 2023-01-24: Public hearing in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.

  • 2023-02-14: Executive action taken in the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness at 1:30 PM.

  • 2023-02-14: HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  • 2023-02-14: Minority; without recommendation.

  • 2023-02-16: Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  • 2023-02-22: Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  • 2023-02-27: 1st substitute bill substituted

  • 2023-02-27: Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  • 2023-02-27: Third reading, passed; yeas, 82; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 3.

  • 2023-03-01: First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care.

  • 2023-03-09: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 10:30 AM.

  • 2023-03-14: Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long Term Care at 8:00 AM.

  • 2023-03-14: HLTC - Majority; do pass.

  • 2023-03-14: Minority; without recommendation.

  • 2023-03-16: Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  • 2023-04-11: Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  • 2023-04-12: Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  • 2023-04-12: Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  • 2023-04-14: Speaker signed.

  • 2023-04-17: President signed.

  • 2023-04-18: Delivered to Governor.

  • 2023-04-25: Governor signed.

  • 2023-04-25: Chapter 175, 2023 Laws.

  • 2023-04-25: Effective date 7/23/2023*.

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