New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1328 — relative to alcohol and other drug use professionals and relative to the qualifications to obtain certain occupational licenses.

Last action — PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AMENDMENT

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

This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 10, 2026.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    0 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

(New Title) relative to alcohol and other drug use professionals and relative to the qualifications to obtain certain occupational licenses.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

50 added · 54 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of HB 1328 updates the membership requirements for the board overseeing alcohol and other drug use professionals. Specifically, it reduces the number of master licensed counselors from four to three and increases the number of certified recovery support workers from one to two. This change aims to better represent the recovery support community and ensure a diverse range of expertise on the board, which is important for improving alcohol and drug counseling services. Additionally, the bill clarifies that only licensed individuals can use specific professional titles, ensuring that titles accurately reflect qualifications.

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HB 1328-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 19Feb2026...
CHAPTER 224 HB 1328-FN - FINAL VERSION 19Feb2026...
HB 1328-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 19Feb2026...
CHAPTER 224 HB 1328-FN - FINAL VERSION 19Feb2026...
1 Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals;
224:1 Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals;
2 Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals;
224:2 Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals;
3 Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals;
224:3 Alcohol and Other Drug Use Professionals;
4 Speech-Language Pathology and Hearing Care Providers Practice;
224:4 Speech-Language Pathology and Hearing Care Providers Practice;
5 Recreational Therapists;
224:5 Recreational Therapists;
HB 1328-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - (d) Successfully complete a period of field experience as defined by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) [approved by the educational institution where the applicant has met his or her academic requirements].
(d) Successfully complete a period of field experience as defined by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation CHAPTER 224 HB 1328-FN - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - Specialist (CTRS) [approved by the educational institution where the applicant has met his or her academic requirements].
6 Repeal.
224:6 Repeal.
7 Effective Date.
224:7 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2905 5/8/26 HB 1328-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT #2026-1632s) AN ACT relative to alcohol and other drug use professionals and relative to the qualifications to obtain certain occupational licenses.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
July 02, 2026 Effective Date:
The Legislative Budget Assistant has determined that this legislation has a total fiscal impact of less than $10,000 in each of the fiscal years 2026 through 2029.
I.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Sections 3 & 6 effective July 1, 2030 II.
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
Remainder effective August 31, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 224; eff. I. Sec 3&6 7/1/2030 II. Rem eff 8/31/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  4. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1632s (Rep. Layon): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 11

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1632s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  6. Committee Amendment # 2026-1632s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1632s, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

  8. Hearing: 03/11/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:30 am; SC 9

  9. Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 5

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0618h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 19

  11. Amendment # 2026-0618h: AA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 19

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0618h (NT) 02/11/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 7 P. 13

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

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

  15. Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 02:30 pm GP 231

  16. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 15

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0 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 410 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (410)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1328 do?
(New Title) relative to alcohol and other drug use professionals and relative to the qualifications to obtain certain occupational licenses.
Who sponsors HB 1328?
HB 1328 is sponsored by Howard Pearl (Republican), Rebecca Perkins Kwoka, Peter Schmidt (Democrat), Erica Layon (Republican), and Carol McGuire (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1328?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced December 01, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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