This bill amends the structure and qualifications related to the board of licensing for alcohol and other drug use professionals, as well as the licensure requirements for recreational therapists and speech-language assistants. Specifically, it reduces the number of master licensed alcohol and drug counselors on the board from four to three, increases the number of certified recovery support workers from one to two, and clarifies that each certified recovery support worker must have at least three years of experience, with two years immediately preceding their appointment. Additionally, the bill eliminates the license type of "licensed clinical supervisor" and repeals related definitions and scope of practice provisions.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the qualifications for recreational therapists by requiring a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited institution and a field experience period supervised by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. For speech-language assistants, it establishes that they must have 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 sections related to the licensed clinical supervisor is set for July 1, 2030, while the remainder of the act 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
Version adopted by both bodies: 330-C:3, 330-C:14, 326-F:5, 326-J:5
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 330-C:3, 330-C:14, 326-F:5, 326-J:5
HB1328 text: 330-C:3, 330-C:14