New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 9 R cosponsors

HB 1572 — relative to licensure as a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor.

Last action — Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill addresses the licensure process for master licensed alcohol and drug counselors.

The bill outlines the requirements for obtaining a master license for alcohol and drug counseling. It aims to streamline the licensure process to enhance the qualifications of professionals in this field.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you are a professional in the alcohol and drug counseling field, this bill may impact your licensure process.

Summary

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

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the N.H. Revised Statutes Annotated as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill adds a new qualification for Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, allowing those with specific educational and licensing backgrounds to obtain licensure.

  • RSA 330-C:16, I

    (c) Have completed at least 60 hours of master's degree courses in clinical mental health, clinical psychology, substance use treatment, social work, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university, and have held a New Hampshire license issued pursuant to RSA 330-A for at least 5 years with good standing.

    Introduces a new pathway for MLADC licensure for those with specific educational qualifications and a 5-year license history.

  • RSA 326-J:5, I(c)

    with a major in therapeutic recreation or a major in recreation or leisure with an option in therapeutic recreation

    Removes specific major requirements for the baccalaureate degree for recreational therapists.

  • RSA 326-J:5, I(d)

    approved by the educational institution where the applicant has met his or her academic requirements

    Modifies the requirement for field experience for recreational therapists by removing the need for approval by the educational institution.

Action History

  1. Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

  2. Lay HB1572 on Table (Rep. Layon): MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 121

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

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

  5. Executive Session: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP 231

  6. Full Committee Work Session: 02/04/2026 11:00 am GP 231

  7. Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 02:00 pm GP 231

  8. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 26

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 406 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (406)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1572 do?
relative to licensure as a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
Who sponsors HB 1572?
HB 1572 is sponsored by Steven Kesselring (Republican), Kathleen Paquette (Republican), Linda McGrath (Republican), Mary Murphy (Republican), Lisa Mazur (Republican), Jonathan Morton (Republican), Brian Cole (Republican), Jeanine Notter (Republican), and Erica Layon (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1572?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced December 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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