Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 829: Music Therapy
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 829 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on December 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Music Therapy. Primary sponsor: Anna Eskamani (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Music Therapy; Creates Music Therapy Advisory Committee within DOH for specified purpose; authorizes committee to facilitate development of certain materials & act as facilitator of statewide dissemination of information between certain entities; requires committee to provide annual analysis of certain licensure data; requires department to seek advice of committee on issues relating to music therapy; requires department to issue license to practice as professional music therapist to applicants meeting specified criteria; specifies collaboration requirements for licensees engaging in practice of music therapy; beginning on specified date, prohibiting unlicensed individuals from using specified titles related to practice of music therapy; provides exceptions; authorizes unlicensed individuals meeting specified criteria to practice without license under supervision of licensed professional music therapist for specified timeframe; provides grounds for disciplinary action; authorizes department to conduct investigations of alleged misconduct.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Eskamani | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Daryl Campbell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
| Fentrice Driskell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Rita Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
- Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
- Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee
- Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
- Filed