HB1572 Relative to licensure as a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
Relative to licensure as a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct cost to residents; could affect availability and cost of substance abuse counseling services.
Your Community
NH's addiction crisis demands adequate counseling capacity; licensure changes that expand the qualified workforce could save lives.
Your Freedom
Could reduce barriers to entering the counseling profession, expanding treatment access for those struggling with addiction.
Status
Lay HB1572 on Table (Rep. Layon): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 121
Sponsor
Steven Kesselring (R)
The Short Version
Modifies licensure requirements for master-level alcohol and drug counselors. Tabled for further consideration. NH faces a severe shortage of substance abuse counselors amid the ongoing addiction crisis.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ People seeking substance abuse treatment
- ▲ Aspiring counselors who face licensure barriers
- ▲ Treatment facilities struggling to hire staff
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Could affect quality standards if licensure is weakened too much
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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