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MD SB88
MD SB88State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists - Authority to Issue Limited Licenses to Practice Music Therapy
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists to issue a limited license to practice music therapy; providing the purpose of the limited license is to permit an individual to practice music therapy while completing certain licensing requirements; and allowing a licensee with a limited license to practice music therapy under the supervision of a fully licensed music therapist.
AI Summary
This bill allows the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists to issue a "limited license" to practice music therapy, which is a temporary license for individuals who meet most but not all of the requirements for a full license. The purpose of this limited license is to enable individuals to gain practical experience and complete any remaining licensing requirements, such as passing an examination, while working under the direct supervision of a fully licensed music therapist. This limited license is valid for one year and can be renewed once for an additional year, but if the individual does not obtain a full license within two years, they must wait a year before reapplying for a limited license.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 31 (on 04/14/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0088?ys=2026RS | 01/11/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_31_sb0088t.pdf | 04/21/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0088_hlt.pdf | 03/31/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0088t.pdf | 02/10/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0088_fin.pdf | 02/06/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0088f.pdf | 01/11/2026 |
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