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ID S1018
Bill
Status
Engrossed
1/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Commerce and Human Resources Committee
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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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