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SF2975 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Licensure for music therapists creation

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this legislation is to establish a new licensure process for music therapists in Minnesota. It aims to ensure that music therapists are properly qualified and regulated, much like other health occupations in the state.

Main Provisions

  • Licensure Requirement: The bill introduces a licensure requirement for practicing music therapists. Individuals must obtain the appropriate licensure to legally provide music therapy services in Minnesota.
  • Background Checks: Applicants for initial, temporary, or renewed licensure must undergo comprehensive criminal history background checks. This includes checks at both the state level, conducted by the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), and at the national level, including a search in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) records.
  • Fees and Penalties: The bill establishes fees associated with obtaining and maintaining licensure. It also imposes civil penalties for violations of the licensure requirements or misconduct.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill amends existing laws by adding music therapists to the list of professionals required to pass criminal background checks for licensure or certification, which currently includes audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and hearing instrument dispensers.
  • It proposes new legal coding under Minnesota Statutes chapter 148G specifically for the licensure and regulation of music therapists.

Relevant Terms

  • Licensure
  • Music Therapist
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA)
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • Civil Penalties

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services

Citations

 
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