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MD HB7
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Pam Guzzone
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AI Summary
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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
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Limited license applicants must meet all standard licensing requirements except the examination and must practice under supervision of a fully licensed music therapist
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Limited licenses expire after 1 year and may be renewed once for an additional 1-year term
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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
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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