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WashingtonHB 23632025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

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

Sponsored By: Julia Reed (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Music therapy applicants can practice before licensing

Starting January 1, 2028, qualifying Washington music therapy license applicants can practice under a licensed music therapist’s supervision. This exemption applies while the state has not yet verified their required exam results. Applicants must meet all other license requirements. The exemption lasts up to six months from the start of practice.

Music therapy students can practice without licenses

Starting January 1, 2028, Washington students enrolled in a music therapy education program can practice without a music therapy license. Their practice must be an integral part of their program of study. The exemption does not cover practice outside that program.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Julia Reed

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Liz Berry

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Fosse

    Democratic • House

  • Roger Goodman

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 142 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 48 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 2/12/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 94 • No: 0 • Other: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 1/1/2028.

    3/11/2026House

  2. Chapter 27, 2026 Laws.

    3/11/2026House

  3. Governor signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/5/2026legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  6. President signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    3/3/2026House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/3/2026House

  9. Placed on second reading consent calendar.

    2/27/2026House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/25/2026House

  11. HLTC - Majority; do pass.

    2/24/2026House

  12. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

    2/16/2026House

  13. Third reading, passed; yeas, 94; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4.

    2/12/2026House

  14. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/12/2026House

  15. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/12/2026House

  16. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    2/11/2026House

  17. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    2/4/2026House

  18. PEW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    2/4/2026House

  19. PEW - Executive action taken by committee.

    2/4/2026House

  20. First reading, referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.

    1/12/2026House

  21. Prefiled for introduction.

    1/9/2026House

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