HB1282
Licensed substance abuse treatment practitioners; licensure by endorsement, etc.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 23, 2026
House: Assigned sub: Health Professions
Chief Patron:
Joshua Cole (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Licensed substance abuse treatment practitioners; licensure by endorsement; licensure without examination.
Directs the Board of Counseling to establish a pathway to licensure by endorsement for applicants who have held certification as a certified substance abuse counselor for at least 10 years, have completed at least five years of documented supervised experience, hold at least a master's degree in an appropriate field ... (More) of counseling, and hold a Master Addiction Counselor credential issued by NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. The bill provides that such pathway to licensure by endorsement does not require examination. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/14/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26104275D
- 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- 01/23/2026 - House: Assigned sub: Health Professions
