Require License Practice Genetic Counseling
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2019 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the regulation of genetic counselors, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Bill Summary:
The bill enacts the "Genetic Counselor Licensure Act". On and after June 1, 2020, a person cannot practice genetic counseling without being licensed by the director of the division of professions and occupations in the department of regulatory agencies. To be licensed, a person must have been certified by a national body, except that the director may issue a provisional license to a candidate for certification pursuant to requirements established by rule.
The bill gives title protection to genetic counselors and standard licensing, rule-making, and disciplinary powers to the director. Genetic counselors must have insurance. The bill repeals the act on September 1, 2026, subject to sunset review. Genetic counselors are subject to the mandatory disclosures of the "Michael Skolnik Medical Transparency Act of 2010".
The bill makes conforming amendments to harmonize the bill with the title 12 recodification bill, House Bill 19-1172.
The bill appropriates $33,622 to the department of regulatory agencies from the division of professions and occupations cash fund to implement the act.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Related Documents & Information
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 19-133 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-4. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 19-133 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 19-133 to the Committee on Finance. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment J.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 19-133, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 6-4. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer Senate Bill 19-133 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-3. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment D). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer Senate Bill 19-133, as amended, to the Committee on Finance. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2019 | Third Reading | BILL |
43
AYE
22
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/23/2019 | Committee of the Whole | AMD (L.002) |
25
AYE
38
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2019 | Third Reading | BILL |
22
AYE
13
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/31/2019 | Governor | Governor Vetoed |
| 05/09/2019 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/09/2019 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/08/2019 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 04/24/2019 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/23/2019 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/19/2019 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/19/2019 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/17/2019 | House | House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 04/10/2019 | House | House Committee on Public Health Care & Human Services Refer Unamended to Finance |
| 03/29/2019 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Public Health Care & Human Services |
| 03/27/2019 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/26/2019 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 03/22/2019 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 03/05/2019 | Senate | Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 02/21/2019 | Senate | Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended to Finance |
| 02/05/2019 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services |
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