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VA · HB1282INTRO · 3 COSPONSORS

Licensed substance abuse treatment practitioners; licensure by endorsement, etc.

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Licensed substance abuse treatment practitioners; licensure by endorsement; licensure without examination. Directs the Board of Counseling to establish a pathway to licensure by endorsement as a licensed substance abuse treatment practitioner for applicants who have held certification as a certified substance abuse counselor for at least 10 years without a history of disciplinary action, have completed at least five years of documented supervised experience, hold at least a master's degree in an…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 13, 2026

Who it affects
W-2 worker (non-union)

Establishes a pathway to licensure by endorsement for experienced substance abuse treatment practitioners, potentially streamlining the process for those who meet specific criteria.

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  • W-2 worker (non-union)directModerate impactHigh certainty

    Establishes a pathway to licensure by endorsement for experienced substance abuse treatment practitioners, potentially streamlining the process for those who meet specific criteria.

    Directs the Board of Counseling to establish a pathway to licensure by endorsement as a licensed substance abuse treatment practitioner for applicants who have held certification as a certified substance abuse counselor for at least 10 years without a history of disciplinary action, have completed at least five years of documented supervised experience, hold at least a master's degree in an…· Directs the Board of Counseling to establish a pathway to licensure by endorsement as a licensed substance abuse treatment practitioner for applicants who have held certification as a certified substance abuse counselor for at least 10 years without a history of disciplinary action, have completed at least five years of documented supervised experience, hold at least a master's degree in an…
What the Bill Does
  • Establishes a licensure by endorsement pathway for licensed substance abuse treatment practitioners.
  • Requires applicants to have at least 10 years of certification as a substance abuse counselor without disciplinary action.
  • Requires at least five years of documented supervised experience and a master's degree.
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