State Recognition for Nevada
Recognized? Yes – Licensure
Recognition Status: On June 3, 2011, Governor Sandoval of Nevada signed into law SB 190. This legislation creates a music therapy license through the State Board of Health.
Active Task Force? Yes
Year Started: 2006
Task Force Status: Task Force, AMTA, and CBMT provided significant support to help pass SB 190, mostly responding to opposition from psychologists. AMTA, CBMT, and state music therapists were involved in developing regulations. Find license information at: https://nvdpbh.aithent.com/login.aspx
Task Force Contact Name: Judith Pinkerton
Task Force Contact Email: nvmusictherapytaskforce@gmail.com
Task Force Members: Diane Bell, Judith Pinkerton, Shae Keeley, Manal Topozzada
Task Force Facebook:
State Association:
State Association Facebook: Association of Nevada Music Therapists
Regional Association: www.wramta.org
State Legislative Activity:
Below you will find a link to an online report with information about state-level bills that include the keyword “music therapy.” There may or may not be a bill for your state. Some bills may have a direct impact on the profession (e.g. music therapy licensure legislation) while others may not (e.g. music therapy is included in a pre-existing list of healthcare providers).
Information is provided by Fiscal Note, a subscription service that allows CBMT to follow state and federal legislative and regulatory developments. This resource is provided for informational purposes to help you stay informed on legislative and policy issues impacting music therapy practice. Please contact your task force chair with questions and before taking any action.