# Maryland HB 0007: State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists - Authority to Issue Limited Licenses to Practice Music Therapy Maryland HB 0007, State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists - Authority to Issue Limited Licenses to Practice Music Therapy, is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Pam Lanman Guzzone (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-04-14 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 30) (as of 2026-10-19). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0007-2026RS - As of: 2026-10-19 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Bill: Maryland HB 0007 - State: Maryland - Session: 2026 Regular Session - Title: State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists - Authority to Issue Limited Licenses to Practice Music Therapy - Status: signed - Chamber: House - Introduced: 2025-09-30 - Last action: 2026-04-14, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 30 - Sponsor: Pam Lanman Guzzone (Democratic) - Cosponsors: 0 - Subjects: Health Occupations, Administrative Agencies, Applicants and Applications, Art, Music, and Cultural Affairs -see also- EthAff; Mus; etc, Audiologists and Speech Pathologists, Committees and Commissions, Counselors and Therapists, Fees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & Taxes, Forms, Health Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations), Hearing Aids, Language -see also- Communications; Literacy, Licenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; Permits, Time - Touches household money: no - Roll calls: 2 (179 yes, 0 no in all) - Economic provisions PRIA read: 2 ## Summary No summary available. ## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read - Limited licenses for music therapists: mixed, medium. Beginning October 1, 2026, the Board issues limited licenses to practice music therapy. You must meet all license rules except the exam and work under a fully licensed music therapist. You must file the Board’s form and pay the application fee. A limited license lasts one year and can be renewed on… - What counts as music therapy work: mixed, low. Starting October 1, 2026, the law defines what music therapy covers. It includes taking referrals, assessing clients, making and carrying out individualized music therapy plans, teaching, and working with care teams. It does not include screening, diagnosing, or assessing physical, mental, or commu… ## Sponsors and cosponsors - Sponsor: Pam Lanman Guzzone (Democratic), House ## Roll call votes | Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-04-06 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 46 | 0 | | | 2026-02-19 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 133 | 0 | 1 | ## Actions (13) - 2026-04-14: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 30 - 2026-04-07: Returned Passed (House) - 2026-04-06: Third Reading Passed (46-0) (Senate) - 2026-03-31: Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed (Senate) - 2026-03-30: Favorable Report by Finance (Senate) - 2026-02-20: Referred Finance (Senate) - 2026-02-19: Third Reading Passed (133-0) (House) - 2026-02-17: Second Reading Passed (House) - 2026-02-17: Favorable Adopted (House) - 2026-02-16: Favorable Report by Health (House) - 2026-01-22: Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m. (House) - 2026-01-14: First Reading Health (House) - 2025-09-30: Pre-filed (House) ## Bill text - Enacted, 2026-04-14: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_30_hb0007t.pdf) - Third Reading, 2026-02-17: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0007t.pdf) - First Reading, 2026-01-14: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0007f.pdf) ## Related bills - SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - Authorization (became law) - SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishment (became law) - SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law) - SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act) (became law) - SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits (became law) - HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law) ## Sources - [Enacted (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_30_hb0007t.pdf) - [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0007t.pdf) - [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0007f.pdf) ## Related - [SB 0496: Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity - A…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0496-2026RS) - [SB 0366: Motor Vehicles - Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program - Establishm…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0366-2026RS) - [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS) - [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS) - [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS) - [HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0529-2026RS) - [Maryland bills](https://policyrisk.com/states/maryland/bills) - [Maryland state hub](https://policyrisk.com/states/maryland) - [All state legislation](https://policyrisk.com/state-bills) Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0007-2026RS (as of 2026-10-19).