Relating to genetic counselors; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Authorizes Health Licensing Office to issue license to practice genetic counseling to qualified applicant. Defines "genetic counseling." Prohibits unlicensed use of "genetic counselor" title and practice of genetic counseling. Provides exceptions to prohibition. Allows office to impose discipline for certain violations. Directs office to provide administrative and regulatory oversight to genetic counseling program. Imposes civil penalty for violation of licensure requirements. Becomes operative January 1, 2020. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2019
Last action Jul 1, 2019
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jul 1, 2019
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Mar 7, 2019
Committee
Referred to Health Care.
lower
Mar 4, 2019
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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