HB2586

Prohibiting individuals from holding themselves out as music therapists without holding a valid certification; and imposing a penalty.

Chamber Passed·6/17/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2586 prohibits individuals from claiming to be music therapists without valid certification and imposes penalties.

Pennsylvania HB2586, known as the Music Therapy Practice Act, prohibits individuals from holding themselves out as music therapists without a valid certification from the Certification Board for Music Therapists. This includes using initials or titles that imply certification. Violators face misdemeanor penalties. The act also deems violations as unfair trade practices under the state's consumer protection law. The act will take effect 60 days after enactment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Jun 17
Current
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

186 Yea

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16 Nay

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History

Jun 22

Senate

Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure

Jun 17

House

Re-reported as committed

Jun 17

House

Third consideration and final passage (186-16)