IN HB1272

Establishes licensure for professional art therapists through an art therapy board within the professional licensing agency, effective July 1, 2015.

Creates two license types: Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT) requiring a master's/doctoral degree in art therapy and 1,000 hours of supervised clinical experience, and Licensed Professional Art Therapist Associate (LPATA) requiring the same education but practicing under supervision.

Makes art therapy services provided by licensed professional art therapists at community mental health centers reimbursable under Medicaid.

Requires licensed professional art therapists to display their license and include credentials on all promotional materials.

Makes unlicensed practice of art therapy a Class A misdemeanor and requires art therapists to complete 20 hours of continuing education per licensure year for renewal.