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FL S1134
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates the "Genetic Counseling Patient Protection Act" establishing licensure requirements for genetic counselors in Florida under Part IV of chapter 483
- Requires applicants to hold a master's degree from an accredited genetic counseling program or doctoral degree from an accredited medical genetics program and pass a certification examination from recognized boards (American Board of Genetic Counseling, American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics, or Canadian equivalents)
- Allows temporary licenses for up to 2 years for applicants who meet all requirements except the examination and are eligible to sit for the next certification exam
- Establishes violations as second-degree misdemeanors for practicing genetic counseling without a license or falsely representing oneself as a genetic counselor
- Exempts military medical officers, U.S. Public Health Service personnel on active duty, and other licensed health care practitioners working within their scope of practice
Legislative Description
Genetic Counseling
Last Action
Died in Health Policy
3/14/2020
Committee Referrals
Health Policy12/13/2019
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