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HB 1052 · 2026 · House · Executive Departments and Administration Committee

Alcohol and drug counselor licensure expansion

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relative to qualifications for licensure as a LADC, or licensed alcohol and drug counselor.

Expands qualifications for initial licensure as an alcohol and drug counselor to permit individuals credentialed as internationally certified alcohol and drug counselors with supervised work experience to qualify.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · March 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill expands qualifications for initial licensure as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADC). The bill permits an individual who is credentialed as an internationally certified alcohol and drug counselor and who has supervised work experience to qualify for LADC licensure.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“Such procedures shall be based on the core functions and practice dimensions of addiction counseling, except that the board may not require an applicant for licensure pursuant to subparagraph I(c) to satisfy any higher education requirement.”
RSA 330-C:17

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Carol McGuireRPrime
  • Rep. Jaci GroteDRanking Member· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Bob LynnRChair· Judiciary
  • Rep. Bill BoydRClerk· Public Works and Highways
  • Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration

Also: Rep. David NagelD

Public testimony

3 signed in online

67% support33% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 11, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Refer for Interim Study14–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Mar 5, 2026HouseVoice voteRefer for Interim Studyadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 21, 2026Public hearingHouse Executive Departments and Administration5:09:30–5:11:131m 43slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Feb 4, 2026Public hearingHouse Executive Departments and AdministrationWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamFull Committee Work Session
  • Feb 11, 2026Public hearingHouse Executive Departments and Administration1:52:42–1:54:432m 1slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study; Executive Session
  • Mar 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamRefer for Interim Study — adopted, voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 4
  2. Jan 21, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/21/2026 02:45 pm GP 231
  3. Feb 4, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/04/2026 11:00 am GP 231
  4. Feb 11, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP 231
  5. Feb 11, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/11/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 9 P. 16
  6. Mar 5, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 19

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.