Relating to: music therapists, the practice of music therapy, and providing a penalty. (FE)

SB 489 creates a new Music Therapy Examining Board within the Department of Safety and Professional Services, consisting of two licensed music therapists and one public member. The bill establishes licensing requirements for music therapists, defines the scope of practice (excluding psychotherapy without additional licensing), and sets renewal dates for licenses (October 1 of odd-numbered years). It directly affects music therapists by requiring state licensure to practice, amending statutes to clarify that registered music therapists cannot perform psychotherapy without a separate license, and defining specific practice standards. The law also revises renewal processes and creates new statutory sections to govern music therapy practice.