HB 6197 Summary

• Creates a new Board of Music Therapy consisting of 9 members (6 licensed music therapists and 3 public members) to regulate the practice of music therapy in Michigan.

• Establishes licensure requirements for music therapists including a bachelor's degree in music therapy from an accredited program, current certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists, and completion of at least 1,200 hours of clinical training (180 preinternship hours and 900 internship hours).

• Sets licensing fees at $75.00 for application processing and $148.00 per year for license renewal, valid for 4-year terms.

• Prohibits unlicensed individuals from practicing music therapy or using titles indicating music therapy authorization, with exemptions for other licensed professionals using music incidentally in their practice.

• Defines the practice of music therapy as clinical, evidence-based use of music interventions for individuals of all ages, including assessment, treatment planning, implementation, and collaboration with treatment teams, but excluding diagnosis of physical or mental disorders.