BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5848

SB 5848: Music therapists

Concerning licensure for music therapists.

Summary

Establishes music therapists as a new health profession certified by the Secretary of Health.
Creates the Music Therapy Advisory Committee within the Department of Health.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5848), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

AN ACT Relating to licensure for music therapists;

Passed February 14, 2022

Version voted on: SSB 5848

46 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	27	0	0	2
Republican	19	1	0	0

How each member voted

Mar 10, 2022By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (SSB 5848)
Feb 16, 2022First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness. (SSB 5848)
Feb 14, 2022Third reading, passed; yeas, 46; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5848)
Feb 14, 2022Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5848)
Feb 14, 20221st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5848)
Feb 14, 20221st substitute bill substituted.
Feb 9, 2022Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5848)
Feb 9, 2022Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 3, 2022Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5848)
Feb 3, 2022Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 2, 2022HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5848)
Feb 2, 2022HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 13, 2022First reading, referred to Health & Long Term Care.

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