HF2590 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Clinical art therapist licensure established, Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy membership modified, fees and civil penalties imposed, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF1675
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
- The bill aims to establish licensure for clinical art therapists in Minnesota, to regulate their practice, and ensure they meet specific educational and professional standards.
Main Provisions
- Licensure Requirements: Establishes criteria for obtaining a license as a clinical art therapist, such as educational qualifications, required supervised experience, and passing a board certification exam.
- Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy: Expands the board to include members who are clinical art therapists, enhancing its oversight to encompass the regulation of this new professional group.
- Scope and Practice: Defines the scope of clinical art therapy, including therapy techniques, practice settings, and population diversity considerations.
- Provisional Licenses: Provides a pathway for provisional licensure for those completing required supervised experience.
- Licensure by Reciprocity: Allows for the issuance of licenses to those already licensed in other jurisdictions with equivalent standards.
- Continuing Education: Mandates continuing education requirements for maintaining licensure, including ethics and cultural responsiveness.
- Disciplinary Action: Provides grounds and processes for disciplinary actions against art therapists who violate professional standards.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Amendment to Board Structure: Increases the membership of the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy and includes clinical art therapists.
- Fee Structure: Establishes fees for licensure, renewal, and additional services related to the practice of clinical art therapy.
Relevant Terms
- Clinical Art Therapy
- Licensure
- Behavioral Health
- Supervised Experience
- Continuing Education
- Art Therapy Credentials Board
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Professional Ethics
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Health Finance and Policy |
Citations
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"summary": "Modifies rules on mental health professional qualifications and mentions certification standards for registered nurses under section 148.171.",
"modified": [
"Adjusts nurse specialization requirements for mental health services."
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"summary": "Refers to licensure details for registered nurses relevant to mental health service provisions.",
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"Clarifications on nurse certifications related to mental health."
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"summary": "The bill includes sanctions for unauthorized practice, referencing penalties under section 214.11.",
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"Application of penalties to this new group of professionals."
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"Mentions referral of clinical art therapists to existing programs."
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