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ID H0545
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Business Committee
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AI Summary
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Former U.S. military chaplains who are Idaho residents can qualify for Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure by completing 4 units of clinical pastoral education and 1,000 hours of supervised direct client contact during military service
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Former military chaplains can also qualify for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) licensure with 4 units of clinical pastoral education and 2,000 hours of supervised direct client contact during service
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Applicants must provide DD Form 214 documentation showing honorable discharge for all periods of active duty
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Qualifying military chaplains are exempt from examination requirements and application fees
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Effective date is July 1, 2026, with the bill declared an emergency measure
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide for the licensure of certain persons who have served as a chaplain in any branch of the United States military.
COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS
Last Action
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Commerce & Human Resources
3/10/2026