Bill

Music therapy exemptions

Concerning temporary exemptions from licensure for certain applicants for a license to practice music therapy.

Sponsors

Representative ReedPrimary

Representative BerrySecondaryRepresentative FosseSecondaryRepresentative GoodmanSecondary

Official bill summary on app.leg.wa.gov →

Current status: Effective date 1/1/2028.

1. Mar 11, 2026
   Effective date 1/1/2028.
2. Mar 11, 2026
   Chapter 27, 2026 Laws.
3. Mar 11, 2026
   Governor signed.
4. Mar 5, 2026
   Delivered to Governor.
5. Mar 4, 2026
   President signed.
6. Mar 4, 2026
   Speaker signed.
7. Mar 3, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
8. Feb 16, 2026
   First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
9. Feb 12, 2026
   Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.
10. Jan 12, 2026
    First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.

Hearings