{"id": "HB1394", "year": 2024, "term": "2023-2024", "title": "(New Title) relative to licensure and regulation of music therapists.", "narrative": "It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2024, with 14 people signed in online: 11 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 10\u201310, which carries no majority, that the House make no recommendation, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. A floor amendment (2024-0399h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 22, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On February 22, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 194\u2013186. On February 22, 2024 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on March 13, 2024. The committee met in executive session on March 19, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2024-1141h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 15\u201310. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (2024-1141h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 11, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On April 11, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 195\u2013187. It crossed to the Senate on April 11, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2024 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2024-1740s). The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2024. On May 15, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 5\u20130, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee voted unanimously, 7\u20130, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends. On May 22, 2024 the Senate adopted \u201cSpecial Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection\u201d. On May 23, 2024 the Senate adopted \u201cRefer to Interim Study\u201d on a voice vote.", "stages": [{"label": "House Committee (Executive Departments and Administration)", "hand": "H:committee", "text": "It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 17, 2024, with 14 people signed in online: 11 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. 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The committee held a public hearing on May 8, 2024.", "notes": []}, {"label": "On the Senate Floor", "hand": "S:floor", "text": "On May 15, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee.", "notes": []}, {"label": "Senate Committee (Finance)", "hand": "S:committee", "text": "The committee voted unanimously, 5\u20130, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee voted unanimously, 7\u20130, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends.", "notes": ["Reports on the consent calendar are adopted together in one vote, without debate.", "In practice this often ends a bill's progress for the term."]}, {"label": "On the Senate Floor", "hand": "S:floor", "text": "On May 22, 2024 the Senate adopted \u201cSpecial Order to 05/23/2024, Without Objection\u201d. 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Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 326-M the following new chapter: CHAPTER 326-N MUSIC THERAPISTS 326-N:1 Definitions. In this chapter: I. \"Board\" means the music therapists governing board established in RSA 328-F. II. \"Board certified music therapist\" means an individual who holds current board certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists. III. \"Executive director\" means the executive director of the office of professional licensure and certification. IV. \"Individualized music therapy treatment plan\" means a music therapy treatment plan for a client that identifies the goals, objectives, and potential strategies for the music therapy services appropriate for the client using music therapy interventions, including: (a) Music improvisation; (b) Receptive music listening; (c) Songwriting; (d) Lyric discussion; (e) Music and imagery; (f) Music performance; (g) Learning through music; and (h) Movement to music. V. \"Music therapist\" or \"licensed professional music therapist\" means a person licensed to practice music therapy pursuant to this chapter. VI.(a) \"Practice of music therapy\" means the clinical and evidence-based use of music therapy interventions to accomplish individualized goals for individuals of all ages and ability levels within a therapeutic relationship. (b) \"Practice of music therapy\" includes: (1) Accepting referrals for music therapy services from: (A) Medical, developmental, mental health, or education professionals; (B) Family members; (C) Clients; (D) Caregivers; or (E) Others involved with the provision of and authorized to provide client services; (2) Collaborating with a client's treatment team to review the client's diagnosis, treatment needs, and treatment plan before providing music therapy services to a client for an identified clinical or developmental need; (3) Collaborating with the individualized family service plan team or individualized education program team to review the student's diagnosis, treatment needs, and treatment plan before providing music therapy services to a student for an identified educational need in a special education setting; (4) Collaborating with a client's treatment team, including the client's physician, psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, or other mental health professional, during the provision of music therapy services to the client; (5) Collaborating with and discussing the music therapy treatment plan with the audiologist or speech-language pathologist of a client with a communication disorder during the provision of music therapy services so that a music therapist may work with the client and address communication skills; (6) Conducting a music therapy assessment of a client to collect systematic, comprehensive, and accurate information necessary to determine the appropriate type of music therapy services to provide for the client; (7) Developing an individualized music therapy treatment plan for a client that is based on the music therapy assessment; (8) Implementing an individualized music therapy treatment plan that: (A) Is consistent with any other developmental, rehabilitative, habilitative, medical, mental health, preventive, or wellness care or educational services being provided to a client; and (B) Does not replace the services provided by an audiologist or a speech-language pathologist; (9) Evaluating a client's response to music therapy and the individualized music therapy treatment plan, documenting change and progress, and suggesting modifications, as appropriate; (10) Developing a plan for determining when the provision of music therapy services is no longer needed in collaboration with a client, the client's physician or another provider of health care or education for the client, an appropriate member of the client's family, and any other appropriate individual on whom the client relies for support; (11) Minimizing any barriers to ensure that a client receives music therapy services in the least restrictive environment; (12) Collaborating with and educating a client, the family or caregiver of the client, or any other appropriate individual about the needs of the client that are being addressed in music therapy and the manner in which the music therapy addresses those needs; and (13) Using appropriate knowledge and skills, including research, reasoning, and problem-solving skills, to inform practice and determine appropriate actions in the context of each specific clinical setting. 326-N:2 Prohibition on Unlicensed Practice; Professional Identification. I. No person without a license as a music therapist shall use the title \"music therapist\" or similar title or practice music therapy. II. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict the practice, services, or activities of the following: (a) Any person licensed, certified, or regulated under the laws of this state in another profession or occupation or personnel supervised by a licensed professional in this state performing work, including the use of music, incidental to the practice of his or her licensed, certified, or regulated profession or occupation, if that person does not represent himself or herself as a music therapist; or (b) Any person whose training and national certification attests to the individual's preparation and ability to practice his or her certified profession or occupation, if that person does not represent himself or herself as a music therapist; or (c) Any practice of music therapy as an integral part of a program of study for students enrolled in an accredited music therapy program, if the student does not represent himself or herself as a music therapist; or (d) Any person who practices music therapy under the supervision of a licensed music therapist, if the person does not represent himself or herself as a music therapist. III. An individual licensed under this chapter may not represent to the public that the individual is authorized to treat a communication disorder. Unless authorized to practice speech-language pathology, music therapists may not evaluate, examine, instruct, or counsel on speech language, communication, and swal-lowing disorders and conditions. Nothing in the section may be construed to prohibit an individual licensed under this chapter as a music therapist from representing to the public that the individual may work with a client who has a communication disorder and address communication skills. 326-N:3 Music Therapists Governing Board; Duties. In addition to the duties of a governing board under RSA 328-F: I. The board may facilitate the development of materials to educate the public concerning music therapist licensure, the benefits of music therapy, and utilization of music therapy by individuals and in facilities or institutional settings. II. 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In this chapter:\n\nI. \"Board\" means the music therapists governing board established in RSA 328-F.\n\nII. \"Board certified music therapist\" means an individual who holds current board certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists.\n\nIII. \"Executive director\" means the executive director of the office of professional licensure and certification.\n\nIV. \u201cIndividualized music therapy treatment plan\u201d means a music therapy treatment plan for a client that identifies the goals, objectives, and potential strategies for the music therapy services appropriate for the client using music therapy interventions, including:\n\n(a) Music improvisation;\n\n(b) Receptive music listening;\n\n(c) Songwriting;\n\n(d) Lyric discussion;\n\n(e) Music and imagery;\n\n(f) Music performance;\n\n(g) Learning through music; and\n\n(h) Movement to music.\n\nV. \"Music therapist\" or \"licensed professional music therapist\" means a person licensed to practice music therapy pursuant to this chapter.\n\nVI.(a) \u201cPractice of music therapy\u201d means the clinical and evidence-based use of music therapy interventions to accomplish individualized goals for individuals of all ages and ability levels within a therapeutic relationship.\n\n(b) \u201cPractice of music therapy\u201d includes:\n\n(1) Accepting referrals for music therapy services from:\n\n(A) Medical, developmental, mental health, or education professionals;\n\n(B) Family members;\n\n(C) Clients;\n\n(D) Caregivers; or\n\n(E) Others involved with the provision of and authorized to provide client services;\n\n(2) Collaborating with a client\u2019s treatment team to review the client\u2019s diagnosis, treatment needs, and treatment plan before providing music therapy services to a client for an identified clinical or developmental need;\n\n(3) Collaborating with the individualized family service plan team or individualized education program team to review the student's diagnosis, treatment needs, and treatment plan before providing music therapy services to a student for an identified educational need in a special education setting;\n\n(4) Collaborating with a client\u2019s treatment team, including the client's physician, psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, or other mental health professional, during the provision of music therapy services to the client;\n\n(5) Collaborating with and discussing the music therapy treatment plan with the audiologist or speech-language pathologist of a client with a communication disorder during the provision of music therapy services so that a music therapist may work with the client and address communication skills;\n\n(6) Conducting a music therapy assessment of a client to collect systematic, comprehensive, and accurate information necessary to determine the appropriate type of music therapy services to provide for the client;\n\n(7) Developing an individualized music therapy treatment plan for a client that is based on the music therapy assessment;\n\n(8) Implementing an individualized music therapy treatment plan that:\n\n(A) Is consistent with any other developmental, rehabilitative, habilitative, medical, mental health, preventive, or wellness care or educational services being provided to a client; and\n\n(B) Does not replace the services provided by an audiologist or a speech\u2013language pathologist;\n\n(9) Evaluating a client\u2019s response to music therapy and the individualized music therapy treatment plan, documenting change and progress, and suggesting modifications, as appropriate;\n\n(10) Developing a plan for determining when the provision of music therapy services is no longer needed in collaboration with a client, the client\u2019s physician or another provider of health care or education for the client, an appropriate member of the client\u2019s family, and any other appropriate individual on whom the client relies for support;\n\n(11) Minimizing any barriers to ensure that a client receives music therapy services in the least restrictive environment;\n\n(12) Collaborating with and educating a client, the family or caregiver of the client, or any other appropriate individual about the needs of the client that are being addressed in music therapy and the manner in which the music therapy addresses those needs; and\n\n(13) Using appropriate knowledge and skills, including research, reasoning, and problem-solving skills, to inform practice and determine appropriate actions in the context of each specific clinical setting.\n\n326-N:2 Prohibition on Unlicensed Practice; Professional Identification.\n\nI. No person without a license as a music therapist shall use the title \"music therapist\" or similar title or practice music therapy.\n\nII. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict the practice, services, or activities of the following:\n\n(a) Any person licensed, certified, or regulated under the laws of this state in another profession or occupation or personnel supervised by a licensed professional in this state performing work, including the use of music, incidental to the practice of his or her licensed, certified, or regulated profession or occupation, if that person does not represent himself or herself as a music therapist; or\n\n(b) Any person whose training and national certification attests to the individual's preparation and ability to practice his or her certified profession or occupation, if that person does not represent himself or herself as a music therapist; or\n\n(c) Any practice of music therapy as an integral part of a program of study for students enrolled in an accredited music therapy program, if the student does not represent himself or herself as a music therapist; or\n\n(d) Any person who practices music therapy under the supervision of a licensed music therapist, if the person does not represent himself or herself as a music therapist.\n\nIII. An individual licensed under this chapter may not represent to the public that the individual is authorized to treat a communication disorder. Unless authorized to practice speech-language pathology, music therapists may not evaluate, examine, instruct, or counsel on speech language, communication, and swallowing disorders and conditions. Nothing in the section may be construed to prohibit an individual licensed under this chapter as a music therapist from representing to the public that the individual may work with a client who has a communication disorder and address communication skills.\n\n326-N:3 Music Therapists Governing Board; Duties. In addition to the duties of a governing board under RSA 328-F:\n\nI. The board may facilitate the development of materials to educate the public concerning music therapist licensure, the benefits of music therapy, and utilization of music therapy by individuals and in facilities or institutional settings.\n\nII. The board may act as a facilitator of statewide dissemination of information between music therapists, the American Music Therapy Association or any successor organization, the Certification Board for Music Therapists or any successor organization, and the executive director.\n\n2 Governing Board; Establishment. Amend RSA 328-F:3 to read as follows:\n\n328-F:3 Governing Boards Established. \u2013 There shall be established governing boards of athletic trainers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists and hearing care providers, [ and] genetic counselors, and music therapists. In order to eliminate a redundant regulatory framework and promote efficiency and economy, and as set forth in RSA 310, the responsibility for administration of the governing boards shall be with the office of professional licensure and certification, and the authority of the board of directors of allied health professionals is repealed.\n\n3 New Paragraph; Music Therapists Governing Board; Appointment. Amend RSA 328-F:4 by inserting after paragraph X the following new paragraph:\n\nXI. The music therapists governing board shall consist of 3 licensed music therapists, who have actively engaged in the practice of music therapy in this state for at least 2 years, one member who is a licensed health care provider who is not a music therapist, and one public member. Initial appointment of professional members by the governor and council shall be qualified persons practicing music therapy in this state. All subsequent appointments or reappointments shall require licensure.\n\n4 New Subparagraph; Office of Professional Licensure and Certification; Definitions; Establishment. Amend RSA 310:2, II by inserting after subparagraph (bbb) the following new subparagraph:\n\n(ccc) Governing board of music therapists established under RSA 328-F and 326-N.\n\n5 Office of Professional Licensure and Certification; Directive. For the biennium ending June 30, 2027, the office of professional licensure and certification shall increase their annual budget by $3,000 for the purpose of hiring temporary or part-time staff or for overtime to help with licensing and administration of the music therapists governing board.\n\n6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.\n\nLBA\n\n24-2656\n\nAmended 4/30/24\n\nHB 1394-FN-A- FISCAL NOTE\n\nAS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2024-1141h)\n\nAN ACT relative to licensure and regulation of music therapists.\n\nMETHODOLOGY:\n\nThis bill establishes the licensure and regulation of music therapists, creates a Music Therapists Governing Board under the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), and requires the OPLC to add $3,000 annually to their budget for the biennium ending June 30, 2027 for the purpose of hiring temporary or part-time staff or for overtime to help with licensing and administration of the music therapists governing board.\n\nThe OPLC states although this bill requires the OPLC to add an additional $3,000 annually to their budget for the biennium ending June 30, 2027 to hire temporary or part-time staff or for overtime for administration and licensing pertaining to this bill, they are unable to determine if this amount is sufficient to cover personnel costs, administrative expenditures, Board member per diem, travel, promulgation of rules, and legal support, as they are uncertain about the volume of licenses expected.\n\nAlong with the indeterminable amount of expenditures, there will be an increase in OPLC revenue due to the new licensing fee, which would be attributable to the rules, however, the Office is unable to estimate the amount of license revenue that will be generated.\n\nIt is assumed any fiscal impact will not occur until FY 2025.\n\nAGENCIES CONTACTED:\n\nOffice of Professional Licensure and Certification", "in_text": [], "chars": 12485}, "nver": 0, "namd": 0, "rsa": {"RSA 328-F": "/laws/328-f", "RSA 310:2": "/laws/310#s2", "RSA 328-F:3": "/laws/328-f#s3", "RSA 310": "/laws/310", "RSA 328-F:4": "/laws/328-f#s4"}, "amends": {"RSA 328-F:3": "/laws/328-f#s3", "RSA 328-F:4": "/laws/328-f#s4", "RSA 310:2": "/laws/310#s2", "RSA 310": "/laws/310"}, "related": [{"g": 0, "o": "2023-2024/HB532", "n": "HB 532-FN", "t": "relative to the licensure and regulation of music therapists and other occupations and professions.", "y": 2023, "c": "Died", "s": "Amendment 2023-0480h to {b} carries language this bill has; the House adopted it, 210-166."}, {"g": 2, "o": "2023-2024/HB532", "n": "HB 532-FN", "t": "relative to the licensure and regulation of music therapists and other occupations and professions.", "y": 2023, "c": "Died", "s": "This term's {b} has much the same text."}]}