HB 1408 is a comprehensive bill that makes amendments to various laws related to professional licensure and certification in New Hampshire. The bill merges several boards, including the board of architects with the board of landscape architects, and the board of mental health practice, the board of psychologists, and the board of licensing for alcohol and other drug use professionals. The bill also amends the requirements for licensure as an architect and landscape architect, establishes requirements for business organizations practicing architecture and landscape architecture, and requires architects and landscape architects to obtain a seal authorized by the board. Additionally, the bill introduces changes to the requirements for mental health professionals, including marriage and family therapists, clinical mental health counselors, clinical social workers, licensed alcohol and drug counselors, and licensed clinical supervisors. The bill also addresses various other topics, such as continuing education, professional misconduct, exemptions, and privileged communications.

HB 1408 is a comprehensive bill that makes amendments to various laws related to professional licensure and certification in New Hampshire. The bill merges several boards, including the board of architects with the board of landscape architects, and the board of mental health practice, the board of psychologists, and the board of licensing for alcohol and other drug use professionals. The bill also amends the requirements for licensure as an architect and landscape architect, establishes requirements for business organizations practicing architecture and landscape architecture, and requires architects and landscape architects to obtain a seal authorized by the board. Additionally, the bill introduces changes to the requirements for mental health professionals, including marriage and family therapists, clinical mental health counselors, clinical social workers, licensed alcohol and drug counselors, and licensed clinical supervisors. The bill also addresses various other topics, such as continuing education, professional misconduct, exemptions, and privileged communications.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 155-A:10, 310:2, 126-A:5, 135-C:5, 135-E:10, 167:3-k, 167:4-d, 186-C:25, 294-A:1, 304-A:2, 304-D:1, 310:7, 415:18-a, 415-J:3, 420-J:8-c, 622:47, 309-B:4, 313-A:2, 317-A:2, 310-A:100, 310-A:81, 318:2, 332-B:3