HB 1052 (2026): relative to qualifications for licensure as a LADC, or licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
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HB 1052 (2026)
relative to qualifications for licensure as a LADC, or licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Occupational Regulation
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2026, with 3 people signed in online: 2 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee held a work session on February 4, 2026. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 15, 2026. The committee is due to meet in executive session on October 22, 2026 to vote on its recommendation.
Sponsors
- Rep. Carol McGuire (R - Merr 27) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Bill Boyd (R - Hills 12)
- Rep. Jaci Grote (D - Rock 24)
- Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17)
- Sen. Keith Murphy (R - SD16)
- Rep. David Nagel (D - Belk 6)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2026, 2:45 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- February 4, 2026, 11:00 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- February 11, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
- October 15, 2026, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- October 22, 2026, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 21, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 02:45 pm GP 231
- February 4, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/04/2026 11:00 am GP 231
- February 11, 2026: Executive Session: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP 231
- February 11, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/11/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/05/2026
- October 15, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 10/15/2026 10:30 am GP 231
- October 22, 2026: Executive Session: 10/22/2026 10:30 am GP 231