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, 2022. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Chapter 231, (2021 Laws): Effective date September 25, 2021.
Governor signed.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Vote explanation(s) filed by Heard.
Third reading. Carried by Beyer. Passed.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Health Care.
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
Third reading. Carried by Schouten. Passed.
Rules suspended. Carried over to March 16, 2021 Calendar.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Health Care.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
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