HB 1572-FN (2026): relative to licensure as a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
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HB 1572-FN (2026)
relative to licensure as a master licensed alcohol and drug counselor.
- Status: Died on the table
- 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: 1 in support, 1 in opposition and 1 as neutral. 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 pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0654h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House adopted “Lay HB1572 on Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Erica Layon. The bill died on the table when the session ended on August 19, 2026, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Steven Kesselring (R - Hills 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Brian Cole (R - Hills 26)
- Rep. Erica Layon (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Lisa Mazur (R - Hills 44)
- Rep. Linda McGrath (R - Rock 40)
- Rep. Jonathan Morton (R - Hills 39)
- Rep. Mary Murphy (R - Hills 27)
- Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 12)
- Rep. Kathleen Paquette (R - Hills 25)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2026, 2:00 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
- February 19, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Lay HB1572 on Table — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 21, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 02:00 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: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0654h 02/11/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- February 17, 2026: Removed from Consent (Reps. Layon, Dargie, Grote, de Vries, F. Davis, D. Kelley, DeRoy, Long, Sellers, H. Howard) 02/16/2026
- February 19, 2026: Lay HB1572 on Table (Rep. Layon): MA VV 02/19/2026
- August 19, 2026: Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026