Senator Ginal, prime bill sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1399, which creates a deceptive trade practice under the Colorado Consumer Code if a person uses the title of music therapist without an active music therapist board-certified credential administered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists.

Dr. Kimberly Sena Moore, representing the Certification Board for Music Therapists, testified in support of the bill.

Sharon Palone, representing self, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Amanda Brigham, representing the Colorado Music Therapy State Task Force, testified in support of the bill.

Dr. Andrew Knight, representing Colorado State University, testified in support of the bill.

Mrs. Amy Wilson, representing the Colorado Music Therapy State Task Force, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members made comments to the panel.

Additional written testimony was submitted to the committee (Attachment B).