Bill > S1352

This bill adds a new section to Idaho's law on counselors and therapists, providing that they shall not be required to counsel a client in support of goals, outcomes, or behaviors that conflict with the counselor or therapist's sincerely held religious, moral, or ethical principles. The bill specifies that this right of conscience-based objection cannot be the basis for civil, criminal, or disciplinary action against the counselor or therapist, and allows them to bring a civil action for violations of this new provision. The bill also states that it does not waive or modify any duty a counselor or therapist may have to provide or facilitate other types of counseling or therapy that do not violate their conscience.

Health and Social Services, Justice

Health and Welfare Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1352/