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Senate approves bill clarifying when fingerprint‑based background checks apply to counselors
Summary
Senate Bill 1018 passed the Idaho Senate on Jan. 31, clarifying that fingerprinting for criminal history checks for counselors and therapists is required only when the division later requires it, not universally as previously worded.
BOISE — The Idaho Senate on Jan. 31 approved Senate Bill 1018, a measure clarifying when fingerprint‑based criminal history background checks apply to counselors and therapists seeking licensure.
Senator Harris, who opened the floor debate on SB1018, said the bill updates the statute to address uncertainty created when a fingerprinting requirement was added in 2024 in anticipation of an…
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