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WA HB2363

WA HB2363
Concerning temporary exemptions from licensure for certain applicants for a license to practice music therapy.


summary

Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
Passed
03/11/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/11/2026

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT Relating to temporary exemptions from licensure for 2 certain applicants for a license to practice music therapy; amending 3 RCW 18.233.050; and providing an effective date. 4

AI Summary

This bill modifies existing law to allow individuals applying for a music therapy license to practice music therapy under supervision for up to six months, provided their application meets all other requirements except for the verification of examination results by the department. This temporary exemption is intended to bridge the gap for qualified applicants while they await the finalization of their licensure process, ensuring continuity of care for clients. The bill also specifies an effective date of January 1, 2028.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Effective date 1/1/2028. (on 03/11/2026)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2363&Year=2025&Initiative=false 01/09/2026
Final bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2363-S%20HBR%20FBR%2026.pdf 04/10/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/House/2363-S.SL.pdf 03/13/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Passed%20Legislature/2363-S.PL.pdf 03/06/2026
Substitute House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2363-S%20HBR%20PL%2026.pdf 03/05/2026
Substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2363-S%20SBR%20APS%2026.pdf 03/03/2026
Substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2363-S%20SBR%20HLTC%20OC%2026.pdf 02/24/2026
Substitute Senate bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2363-S%20SBR%20HLTC%20TA%2026.pdf 02/22/2026
Substitute Senate bill report (orig.) https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/Senate/2363-S%20SBA%20HLTC%2026.pdf 02/18/2026
Substitute House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2363-S%20HBR%20APH%2026.pdf 02/12/2026
Fiscal Note - 2363 SHB 2363_AMH_PEW_ROSS_108 (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=76594 02/10/2026
House bill report https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2363%20HBR%20PEW%2026.pdf 02/09/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2363-S.pdf 02/05/2026
Fiscal Note - 2363 HB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75672 02/03/2026
Fiscal Note - 2363 HB (Final) https://fnspublic.ofm.wa.gov/FNSPublicSearch/GetPDF?packageID=75448 02/03/2026
House bill analysis 2026 https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2363%20HBA%20PEW%2026.pdf 01/20/2026
BillText https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Bills/2363.pdf 01/09/2026
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