Legislative Updates

House Bill 359 (HB 359) was introduced on June 24, 2021. HB 359 pursues licensure for Art Therapists and Music Therapists in Ohio. The primary sponsors are Allison Russo and Jamie Callender. Co-sponsors include Jessica E. Miranda, Michael J. O'Brien, Michael J. Skindell, Kent Smith, and Casey Weinstein.

On July 1, Senate Bill 206 (SB 206) was also introduced with Senator Brenner and Senator Yuko as the identified sponsors (and previous sponsors of SB 238 from 2020).

Check out HB 359 here:
https://ohiohouse.gov/legislation/134/hb359...

And Senate Bill 206 here:
https://ohiohouse.gov/legislation/134/sb206/

BATA is also perusing adding an amendment of our bill to House Bill 509 (HB509):

https://ohiohouse.gov/legislation/134/hb509

Amendment: HB 509

BATA Legislative Awards

2021

• State Representative Marlene Anielski Legislator of the Year Award:  Allison Russo
• Art Therapy Advocate Award:  Sarah Carruthers

2020

• State Representative Marlene Anielski Legislator of the Year Award:  Kenny Yuko
• Art Therapy Advocate Award:  Tina Husted

2019

• State Representative Marlene Anielski Legislator of the Year Award:  Andrew Brenner
• Art Therapy Advocate Award:  Tim Ryan

2017

• State Representative Marlene Anielski Legislator of the Year Award:  Marlene Anielski

2016

• Legislator of the Year Award:  Nickie Antonio