Relating to licensure and certification of alcohol and drug counselors
Chapter 252, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
Summary
The bill sets up a new system that requires counselors who treat substance‑use problems to meet specific education, training and exam standards before they can practice. Private practice is limited to those who are licensed or certified under supervision. It affects anyone providing alcohol or drug counseling, from new graduates to current practitioners and state‑employed counselors.
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