H.B. 359 Summary

• Creates state licensure requirements for art therapists and music therapists in Ohio by establishing new Chapter 4785 (art therapy) and Chapter 4787 (music therapy) in the Revised Code

• Art therapist applicants must hold a master's degree or higher in art therapy from an approved program and maintain board certification with the Art Therapy Credentials Board

• Music therapist applicants must complete a bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy approved by the American Music Therapy Association, pass board certification examination, and complete minimum 1,200 hours of clinical training with at least 900 hours internship experience

• Establishes the Music Therapy Advisory Committee within the State Medical Board consisting of three licensed music therapists, one licensed healthcare professional, and one consumer member

• Prohibits unlicensed individuals from providing these therapies or using the titles "art therapist" or "music therapist," with violations constituting criminal misdemeanors; enforcement powers granted to the State Medical Board