Senate moves H847 to third reading to certify peer support providers
H847 creates certification for peer support providers and peer recovery support specialists under the Office of Professional Regulation, sets eligibility and rulemaking, and establishes modest fees ($50 initial, $50 renewal); Appropriations noted initial costs offset by fees beginning in 2026.
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The Senate ordered third reading of H847 after committee reports and sponsor remarks highlighting testimony from people in recovery. The bill would add certified peer support providers and peer recovery support specialists to professions regulated by the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), establish definitions and duties, authorize criminal background checks, outline eligibility and renewal criteria, and permit OPR rulemaking for certification standards.
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