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MD HB7

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Pam Guzzone

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists to issue limited licenses for music therapy practice

  • Limited license applicants must meet all standard licensing requirements except the examination and must practice under supervision of a fully licensed music therapist

  • Limited licenses expire after 1 year and may be renewed once for an additional 1-year term

  • Individuals who fail to obtain a full license within 2 years of receiving an initial limited license must wait at least 1 year before applying for another limited license

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists - Authority to Issue Limited Licenses to Practice Music Therapy

Licenses

Last Action

Referred Finance

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/20/2026
Health1/14/2026

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