This bill proposes several amendments to the regulations governing alcohol and other drug use professionals, as well as the qualifications for certain occupational licenses. Notably, it modifies the composition of the board of licensing for alcohol and other drug use professionals, reducing the number of master licensed alcohol and drug counselors from four to three, while increasing the number of certified recovery support workers from one to two. Additionally, the bill eliminates the license type of "licensed clinical supervisor" and repeals related definitions and regulations.

Furthermore, the bill updates the qualifications for licensure for recreational therapists, requiring a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited institution, and modifies 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 appropriate educational and experiential standards. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage and is projected to have a minimal fiscal impact of less than $10,000 annually from 2026 to 2029.

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
HB1328 text: 330-C:3, 330-C:14