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H4696Introduced in the House

Establishing a board of registration of licensed mental health counselors

Introduced

Introduced by Michelle Badger, District 01-PLY

What does this bill do?

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Official description

For legislation to establish to a board of registration of licensed mental health counselors. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5338 (under House Rule 27)

April 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the committee on House Rules

  2. Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery

  3. Senate concurred

  4. Hearing scheduled for 11/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  5. Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

  6. Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

  7. Accompanied a study order, see H5338 (under House Rule 27)

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