HB 184 Summary: Music Therapist Licensure

• Establishes licensure requirements for music therapists under the State Medical Board, creating new Chapter 4780 of the Revised Code with specific qualifications and standards for practice.

• Requires applicants to hold a bachelor's or higher degree in music therapy from an accredited program, pass board certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists, and complete minimum 1,200 hours of clinical training including preinternship and internship experience.

• Prohibits unlicensed individuals from providing music therapy services or using the title "music therapist" after one year from the law's effective date; violators face misdemeanor charges.

• Creates a five-member Music Therapy Advisory Committee within the State Medical Board consisting of three licensed music therapists, one licensed health care professional, and one consumer to provide expertise on music therapy matters.

• Authorizes the State Medical Board to adopt rules, conduct disciplinary actions, establish fees (minimum $150 for initial license and renewal), and enforces compliance through Chapter 119 administrative procedures; includes criminal records check requirements.