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Senate passes bill clarifying fingerprint background-check rules for counselors and therapists
Summary
The Idaho Senate passed Senate Bill 1018 on Jan. 31, 2025, clarifying that fingerprint‑based criminal history checks for counselors and therapists are required only when the licensing division requires them.
The Idaho Senate on Jan. 31, 2025 passed Senate Bill 1018, which clarifies when fingerprint‑based criminal history background checks are required for counselors and therapists licensed in Idaho.
Senator Harris, who opened debate, said the bill updates language in Idaho Code related to licensure qualifications (citing Idaho Code section 54‑305) to make clear that fingerprinting is not mandatory in…
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