This bill amends the structure and qualifications related to the board of licensing for alcohol and other drug use professionals. It reduces the number of master licensed alcohol and drug counselors on the board from four to three and increases the number of certified recovery support workers from one to two. Additionally, it modifies the qualifications for certified recovery support workers to require at least three years of experience, with two years immediately preceding their appointment. The bill also eliminates the license type of "licensed clinical supervisor," removing all related definitions and scope of practice from current law.

Furthermore, the bill updates the qualifications for licensure for recreational therapists, requiring a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited institution and a field experience period under a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. It also amends the qualifications for speech-language assistants to include a minimum of a two-year associate's degree from an accredited program. The changes aim to streamline the licensing process and ensure that professionals in these fields meet updated educational and experiential standards. The effective date for the repeal of the licensed clinical supervisor provisions is set for July 1, 2030, while other sections will take effect 60 days after passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 330-C:3, 330-C:14
As Amended by the House: 330-C:3, 330-C:14, 326-F:5, 326-J:5
As Amended by the Senate: 330-C:3, 330-C:14, 326-F:5, 326-J:5
HB1328 text: 330-C:3, 330-C:14