Indiana 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 46 — Licensure of art therapists.

Last action — Senator Lanane added as coauthor

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Provides that art therapy services provided to an individual who receives mental health services or to an individual who receives services from a community mental health center are reimbursable under Medicaid. Provides for the licensure of professional art therapists and art therapist associates by the behavioral health and human services licensing board through the professional licensing agency. Establishes qualifications and requirements for a licensed art therapist and licensed art therapist associate.

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Action History

  1. Senator Lanane added as coauthor

  2. Senator Ford Jon added as third author

  3. Senator Becker added as second author

  4. First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services

  5. Authored by Senator Grooms

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Timothy Lanane

Not signed on (146)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 46 do?
Provides that art therapy services provided to an individual who receives mental health services or to an individual who receives services from a community mental health center are reimbursable under Medicaid. Provides for the licensure of professional art therapists and art therapist associates by the behavioral health and human services licensing board through the professional licensing agency. Establishes qualifications and requirements for a licensed art therapist and licensed art therapist associate.
Who sponsors SB 46?
SB 46 is sponsored by Timothy Lanane, Ronald Grooms, Vaneta Becker (Republican), and J.D. Ford (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 46?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 46?
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