Raised Bill No. 5323, introduced in the February Session, 2024, is an act concerning the development of a plan for the licensure of dance/movement therapists. The bill mandates the Commissioner of Public Health to create a comprehensive plan for the licensure of dance/movement therapists. This plan is to include details on qualifications for licensure, application and renewal procedures, associated fees, and disciplinary actions and procedures relevant to the licensure.

The bill requires the Commissioner of Public Health to report this plan to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly with oversight on public health matters by January 1, 2025. The act will take effect upon passage and will create a new section in the law. The purpose of the bill is to study dance/movement therapy and to make recommendations concerning the licensure of dance/movement therapists. The bill does not include any deletions from the current law but adds new legal language to establish the requirements for the licensure plan.