Connecticut § 20-195mmm Art therapists. Use of title.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 20-195mmm — Art therapists. Use of title.

Connecticut § 20-195mmm

Title 20Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards

Ch. 383gArt Therapists

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Bluebook

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-195mmm (2026).

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As used in this section, section 19a-14 and sections 20-195nnn to 20-195qqq, inclusive:

(1)“Art therapy” means clinical and evidence-based use of art, including art media, the creative process and the resulting artwork, to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an art therapy program approved by the American Art Therapy Association, or any successor of said association;

(2)“Art therapist” means a person who has been licensed as an art therapist pursuant to section 20-195ooo or issued a temporary permit pursuant to section 20-195ppp ;

(3)“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Public Health; and (4) “Department” means the Department of Public Health.

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As used in this section, section 19a-14 and sections 20-195nnn to 20-195qqq, inclusive: (1) “Art therapy” means clinical and evidence-based use of art, including art media, the creative process and the resulting artwork, to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an art therapy program approved by the American Art Therapy Association, or any successor of said association; (2) “Art therapist” means a person who has been licensed as an art therapist pursuant to section 20-195ooo or issued a temporary permit pursuant to section 20-195ppp ; (3) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Public Health; and (4) “Department” means the Department of Public Health.

Legislative History

(P.A. 16-66, S. 36; P.A. 18-168, S. 74; P.A. 19-117, S. 176.) History: P.A. 18-168 amended Subsec. (a)(2) by deleting reference to bachelor's degree; P.A. 19-117 deleted Subsec. (b) re use of art therapist title, deleted Subsec. (c) re application of provisions in section, deleted Subsec. (a) designator, added reference to Sec. 19a-14, and Secs. 20-195nnn to 20-195qqq, redefined “art therapist” in Subdiv. (2), added Subdiv. (3) defining “Commissioner”, added Subdiv. (4) defining “Department”, and made technical changes.