Relating to licensure and certification of alcohol and drug counselors
S Chapter 252, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes a new licensing and certification system for alcohol and drug counselors, setting education, training, and exam standards, and defining who may practice independently. It also provides grandfathering paths for existing counselors, outlines fees, title protection, disciplinary authority, and exceptions for certain health professionals, students, state employees, and self‑help groups. The Bureau for Behavioral Health must be ready to administer the program by July 1 2027.
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