Music and art therapy.
Summary
Provides that art therapy services provided by a licensed art therapist to an individual who receives mental health services or to an individual who receives services from a community mental health center are reimbursable under Medicaid. Provides for the licensure of music therapists, art therapists, and art therapist associates. Adds music therapists and art therapists to the behavioral health and human services licensing board (board). Creates the music therapist and art therapist sections of the board. Requires music therapists to be licensed. Establishes requirements and procedures for an individual to be licensed as a music therapist, art therapist, and art therapist associate. Prohibits a person who is not licensed as a music therapist, art therapist, or an art therapist associate from using certain titles or certain words in a title. Makes technical and conforming changes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2022
Last action Jan 6, 2022
Floor votes
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Total actions
3
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Committee
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Judy
RRepublican
Co
Ed Clere
IIndependent
Co
Heath VanNatter
RRepublican
Co
Mitch Gore
DDemocratic
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