HB1572

Relative to licensure as a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor.

Introduced·12/10/25
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New Hampshire HB1572 amends licensure requirements for master licensed alcohol and drug counselors, speech-language assistants, and recreational.

New Hampshire HB1572 modifies the criteria for obtaining a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor license, requiring completion of at least 60 hours of master's degree courses in specified fields and holding a New Hampshire license for at least five years. It also updates the qualifications for speech-language assistants to include a minimum of a 2-year associate's degree from an accredited program. Additionally, the bill revises the eligibility for recreational therapists' licensure to require a baccalaureate degree or higher and a defined period of field experience under supervision.

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Where it stands

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Calendar

Feb 11

10:00 AM

Executive Departments and Administration Executive Session

Feb 4

11:00 AM

Executive Departments and Administration Work Session

History

Feb 19

House

Lay HB1572 on Table (Rep. Layon): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 121

Feb 17

House

Removed from Consent (Reps. Layon, Dargie, Grote, de Vries, F. Davis, D. Kelley, DeRoy, Long, Sellers, H. Howard) 02/16/2026 House Journal 5 P. 3

Feb 11

House

Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0654h 02/11/2026 (Vote 14-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 7 P. 13