MA S208

Amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112 to update definitions and licensing requirements for genetic counselors, including recognition of both ABGC (American Board of Genetic Counseling) and ABMGG (American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics) certification pathways

Requires licensure applicants to hold either a master's degree from an ACGC-accredited genetic counseling program or a doctoral degree from an ABMGG-accredited medical genetics program, plus pass the corresponding certification examination

Creates a provisional license valid for 2 years (with possible 1-year extension) for individuals who have completed education requirements and achieved "active candidate status" but have not yet passed the certification exam

Provisional licensees must practice under general supervision of a licensed genetic counselor or ABMGG-certified physician, with an annual supervision contract on file

Prohibits use of titles such as "genetic counselor," "licensed genetic counselor," or "genetic consultant" by unlicensed individuals, while exempting federal employees, students under supervision, and visiting certified consultants from outside Massachusetts