HB 675 Mississippi House · 2025 Regular Session

Genetic counselors; provide for licensure and regulation of by State Board of Health.

HB 675, the Mississippi Genetic Counselor Practice Act, requires genetic counselors to obtain a state license starting January 1, 2025, to legally practice in Mississippi. It directly affects current and future genetic counselors, prohibiting unlicensed individuals from using titles like "genetic counselor" or providing services without licensure. Key provisions include requiring certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC), a master’s degree, and passing an exam; allowing reciprocity for out-of-state license holders; and establishing oversight by the State Board of Health. The bill died in committee on March 4, 2025, and never became law.

Bill status died 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action Mar 4, 2025

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What changed between versions

As Introduced → Current version · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was reformatted from an 'As Introduced' version to an 'As Passed the House' version, with significant structural and formatting changes including reorganization of sections, removal of page markers, and changes to section numbering and formatting. The substantive policy content regarding genetic counselor licensure, qualifications, and practice requirements appears largely unchanged in substance, though some formatting adjustments altered how certain provisions are presented.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on regulating genetic counseling practice in Mississippi, establishing licensure requirements, creating an advisory council, and defining the scope of practice. No substantive changes to the bill's applicability or coverage were identified.

TECHNICAL

Header information was reorganized with the bill title moved to the top and session information restructured.

Section numbering and formatting changed from traditional line-numbered format to modern section headers with subsections.

Page markers and tracking numbers (HR31/R1623) were removed from the text.

Some section content was reorganized, such as moving certain definitions and combining related provisions.

New sections were added regarding a task force to study alternative funding programs for prescription drugs, which appears unrelated to the main genetic counseling licensure purpose.

The effective date was changed from January 1, 2025 to July 1, 2025 in the final section.

Floor votes · House Feb 11, 2025

How they voted

115–0

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 119

Feb 11, 2025

D Democratic39

39 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican78

74 Yea 4

94% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Feb 17, 2025

Committee

Referred To Public Health and Welfare

upper

Feb 13, 2025

Introduced

Transmitted To Senate

lower

Feb 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed As Amended

lower

Feb 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

Amended

lower

Feb 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed

lower

Jan 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Title Suff Do Pass

lower

Jan 15, 2025

Committee

Referred To Public Health and Human Services

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors