DIGEST
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the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute part of
the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Stuart Bishop HCR No. 159
Creates the Task Force on Art Therapist Licensure and Regulation to study the prospective
establishment of art therapist as a licensed profession in Louisiana and to report to the legislative
committees on health and welfare on or before Dec. 31, 2014, with a baseline framework for
licensure of art therapists and regulation of the practice of art therapy.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Health and Welfare to the
original bill.
1. Added the president of the Louisiana Hospital Association or his designee as a task
force member.