House Bill 829 establishes a regulatory framework for music therapy in Florida, creating a new section within the Florida Statutes dedicated to the practice. The bill defines the roles of the Music Therapy Advisory Committee, which will consist of five members, including licensed music therapists and a consumer representative. This committee will advise the Department of Health on music therapy issues, facilitate public education, and analyze licensure data. The bill outlines the licensing requirements for professional music therapists, including necessary educational qualifications and board certification, while also emphasizing the importance of collaboration with other healthcare providers and individualized treatment plans.

Additionally, the bill prohibits unlicensed individuals from using the title "music therapist" or similar titles, with certain exemptions for licensed professionals in related fields and students in accredited music therapy programs. It establishes grounds for disciplinary actions against licensed music therapists, such as failure to comply with licensure requirements and misconduct, and tasks the Department of Health with investigating allegations and imposing sanctions. The bill mandates that the department adopt rules for implementation by October 1, 2026, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2026.