Louisiana SB426 establishes the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority to regulate and credential professionals in addiction counseling, prevention.

Louisiana SB426 creates the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA) within the Louisiana Department of Health to regulate and credential professionals in addiction counseling, prevention, and peer support. ADRA is governed by a board of eleven members, including representatives from higher education and peer support specialists. The bill outlines the qualifications, scope of practice, and renewal process for peer support specialists, peer support specialist associates, and peer support specialist supervisors. It also establishes fees for applications, examinations, and renewals.

Louisiana SB426 establishes the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority to regulate and credential professionals in addiction counseling, prevention.

Louisiana SB426 creates the Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA) within the Louisiana Department of Health to regulate and credential professionals in addiction counseling, prevention, and peer support. ADRA is governed by a board of eleven members, including representatives from higher education and peer support specialists. The bill outlines the qualifications, scope of practice, and renewal process for peer support specialists, peer support specialist associates, and peer support specialist supervisors. It also establishes fees for applications, examinations, and renewals.