Idaho’s Genetic Counseling Licensure is Under Threat

**** Update: This bill is being pulled from this session! Thanks to everyone who supported this effort!****

A bill has been introduced to repeal genetic counseling licensure in Idaho—stripping away essential patient protections and putting the public at risk.

The legislator behind this bill made it clear that patient safety isn’t his concern, stating, “That is not on me” when told that improper genetic counseling could have life-altering or even life-ending consequences. His goal? Broad deregulation—and our profession is on the chopping block.

Licensure ensures that qualified professionals provide accurate, responsible, and ethical care. Without it, untrained individuals could practice without oversight, leading to devastating consequences for patients and families.

This isn’t just about public safety—deregulation threatens the financial stability of genetic counselors, undoing years of progress in securing recognition from third-party payers.

🔹 We need your help NOW to fight this repeal.

Here’s how you can take action:

✅ Contact Idaho legislators and urge them to oppose House Bill 118

✅ Share stories or data about the dangers of practicing without licensure

✅ Spread the word to colleagues who can help

Let’s stand together to protect our profession and the patients we serve.