Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 21: AN ACT relating to music therapy.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 21 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to music therapy. Primary sponsor: Gerald Neal (Democratic), Julie Adams (Republican), Reggie Thomas (Democratic), Cassie Armstrong (Democratic), Karen Berg (Democratic), Gary Clemons (Democratic), Keturah Herron (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 6, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 309 to define terms; establish a licensing board for professional music therapists; require 3 members of the board to have engaged in the practice or teaching of music therapy for at least 3 years; prohibit any persons not licensed by the board from holding himself or herself out as a licensed professional music therapist; authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations; authorize the board to issue a license to practice music therapy; establish the process for license renewal, suspension, and revocation; establish fees for licensure; establish fee limitations; authorize the board to implement disciplinary actions; require a licensed professional music therapist to collaborate with a client's physician or other professional involved in the treatment of the client; require a licensed professional music therapist to collaborate with a client's mental health or substance use disorder professional involved in the treatment of the client; prohibit a licensed professional music therapist from replacing services provided by an audiologist or a speech-language pathologist; create the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Professional Music Therapists fund; establish a fine for violations; provide for initial board appointments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Neal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Julie Adams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Reggie Thomas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Cassie Armstrong | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Karen Berg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Gary Clemons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Keturah Herron | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate