| Last Action | 01/05/23: to Licensing & Occupations (S) | 
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| Title | AN ACT relating to music therapy and making an appropriation therefor. | 
| Bill Documents | Introduced | 
| Bill Request Number | 239 | 
| Sponsors | G. Neal, J. Adams, R. Thomas | 
| Summary of Original Version | Create new sections of KRS Chapter 309 to define terms; establish a licensing board for professional music therapists; prohibit any persons not licensed under this board from holding himself or herself out as a licensed professional music therapist; authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations; authorize the board to issue a license to practice music therapy; establish the process for license renewal, suspension, and revocation; establish fees for licensure; establish fee limitations; authorize the board to implement disciplinary actions; require a licensed professional music therapist to collaborate with a client's physician or other professional involved in the treatment of the client; prohibit a licensed professional music therapist from replacing services provided by an audiologist or a speech-language pathologist; create the licensed music therapy practice board fund; and establish a fine for violations. | 
| Index Headings of Original Version | Fees - Kentucky Board of Licensure for Professional Music Therapists, establishment Health and Medical Services - Music therapy licensure Licensing - Kentucky Board of Licensure for Professional Music Therapists, creation Mental Health - Music therapy, Kentucky Board of Licensure for Professional Music Therapists Occupations and Professions - Music therapist, licensure and requirements Boards and Commissions - Kentucky Board of Licensure for Professional Music Therapists, creation Administrative Regulations and Proceedings - Kentucky Board of Licensure for Professional Music Therapists, promulgation | 
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Last updated: 11/9/2023 3:03 PM (EST)