SF0036

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Music therapy-use of title.

Authorize music therapists with board certification to use a protected professional title.

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AN ACT relating to professions and occupations; authorizing title protection for board certified music therapists; providing exceptions; providing definitions; and providing for an effective date.

Health

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What does this bill do?

Establishes title protection for music therapists in Wyoming by creating a new chapter regulating the use of the music therapist title and credential.

Defines 'music therapist' as a person holding an active music therapist board certified credential from the certification board for music therapists. (W.S. 33-50-101(a)(i))
Defines 'music therapy' as the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals delivered during a therapeutic relationship. (W.S. 33-50-101(a)(ii))
Makes it unlawful for a person to claim to be a music therapist, advertise as one, or use the title, initials 'MT-BC', or related designations without holding an active music therapist board certified credential. (W.S. 33-50-102(a))
Allows persons in other professions or occupations to use music without claiming to be a music therapist. (W.S. 33-50-102(b))

Effective: July 1, 2025

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Actions (12)

3/3/2025(House)

H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4

2/28/2025(House)

H No report prior to CoW Cutoff

2/12/2025(House)

H Introduced and Referred to H10 - Labor

1/24/2025(House)

H Received for Introduction

1/23/2025(Senate)

S 3rd Reading:Passed 17-13-1-0-0

Amendments (1)

SF0036SS001Adopted

SenateStanding Committee

Sponsor: Senate Labor, Health and Social Services Committee