Sheri Schouten
- Democratic
Primary
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, 2021. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
At Desk upon adjournment.
Third reading. Carried by Schouten. Passed.
Carried over to February 21, 2020 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Referred to Health Care.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Presession Released to the Public.
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