HB 2619 Oregon House · 2021 Regular Session

Relating to genetic counselors; and 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 "licensed genetic counselor" title and practice of genetic counseling. Provides exemptions to prohibition. Allows office to impose discipline for certain violations. Requires licensed genetic counselor to refer patient as necessary to appropriate licensed health care practitioner for diagnosis and treatment. Requires licensed genetic counselor to practice genetic counseling in culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. Directs office to provide administrative and regulatory oversight to genetic counseling program. Imposes civil penalty for violation of licensure requirements. Becomes operative January 1, 2022. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
May 2021
House Passage
Jun 2021
Senate Passage
Jun 2021
Signed into Law
Jun 2021
Introduced Jan 11, 2021 Signed Jun 11, 2021
Floor votes · House Mar 17, 2021

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Jun 11, 2021
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
Jun 7, 2021
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 2, 2021
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
May 28, 2021
Introduced
Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard.
upper
May 28, 2021
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Beyer. Passed.
upper
May 27, 2021
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
upper
Mar 24, 2021
Committee
Referred to Health Care.
upper
Mar 17, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
Mar 17, 2021
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Schouten. Passed.
lower
Mar 8, 2021
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
Jan 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to Health Care.
lower
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

Sponsors