New Hampshire HB1572: relative to licensure as a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor.

Sponsors

• Steven Kesselring (R, 18) · primary sponsor
• Brian Cole (R, 26)
• Jonathan Morton (R, 39)
• Kathleen Paquette (R, 25)
• Erica Layon (R, 13)
• Jeanine Notter (R, 12)
• Linda McGrath (R, 40)
• Lisa Mazur (R, 44)
• Mary Murphy (R, 27)

Latest actions

1. February 19, 2026: Lay HB1572 on Table (Rep. Layon): MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 121
2. February 17, 2026: Removed from Consent (Reps. Layon, Dargie, Grote, de Vries, F. Davis, D. Kelley, DeRoy, Long, Sellers, H. Howard) 02/16/2026 HJ 5 P. 3
3. February 11, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0654h 02/11/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 7 P. 13
4. February 5, 2026: Executive Session: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP 231
5. January 29, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/04/2026 11:00 am GP 231
6. January 13, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 02:00 pm GP 231
7. January 7, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 78
8. December 10, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 26
9. November 18, 2025: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 10/28/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 51 P. 17
10. November 18, 2025: Executive Session: 10/28/2025 01:00 pm GP 234

Common questions

What is HB1572?

HB1572 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to licensure as a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor.

What is the status of HB1572?

Passed one chamber as of February 19, 2026. Latest action: Lay HB1572 on Table (Rep. Layon): MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 121 (February 19, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1572?

Steven Kesselring (R, 18), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1572?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2858&sy=2026