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ID S1018

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Commerce and Human Resources Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code sections 54-3405, 54-3405A, 54-3405B, and 54-3405C to make fingerprint-based criminal history background checks conditional rather than mandatory for counselor and therapist licensure
  • Background checks are now required only "if required by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses" rather than being automatic for all applicants
  • Applies to four license types: licensed professional counselor, licensed clinical professional counselor, licensed associate marriage and family therapist, and licensed marriage and family therapist
  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that fingerprint-based criminal history background checks shall be submitted if required by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.

COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS

Last Action

Read First Time, Referred to Health & Welfare

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/3/2025
Commerce and Human Resources1/23/2025
Judiciary and Rules1/22/2025

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