SB 21 KY

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Introduced

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 309 to define terms; establish a licensing board for professional music therapists; require 3 members of the board to have engaged in the practice or teaching of music therapy for at least 3 years; prohibit any persons not licensed by the 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; require a licensed professional music therapist to collaborate with a client's mental health or substance use disorder 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 Kentucky Board of Licensure for Professional Music Therapists fund; establish a fine for violations; provide for initial board appointments.

• G. Neal Democratic · primary
• J. Adams Republican · primary
• R. Thomas Democratic · primary
• C. Armstrong Democratic · primary
• K. Berg Democratic · primary
• G. Clemons Democratic · primary
• K. Herron Democratic · primary

1. Jan 6, 2026 introduced in Senate · upper
2. Jan 6, 2026 to Committee on Committees (S) · upper