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MD SB88

MD SB88
State 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
In Committee
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead

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 authorizes 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 form of therapy using music interventions to achieve individualized goals for people of all ages and abilities. This limited license is intended to allow individuals to practice music therapy while they complete the remaining requirements for a full license, and it requires that they practice under the supervision of a fully licensed music therapist. The limited license is valid for one year and can be renewed once for an additional year, with a requirement that individuals must wait a year before reapplying for a limited license if they do not obtain a full license within two years of their initial limited license.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred Health (on 02/13/2026)

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