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MI SB0935

Bill

Status

Engrossed

9/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Judith Emmons

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes licensure requirements for genetic counselors in Michigan, including application processing fee ($55), annual license fee ($95), and temporary license fee ($50).

  • Defines "genetic counselor" and "practice of genetic counseling" to include obtaining family histories, discussing genetic risks, coordinating genetic testing, integrating test results with medical history, and providing counseling and documentation.

  • Adds one genetic counselor member to the Michigan Board of Medicine (bringing total to 19 voting members) once public members are reduced to 7.

  • Requires genetic counselors to obtain current certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency approved by the board and prohibits use of genetic counselor title by unlicensed individuals.

  • Makes genetic counseling licensure mandatory beginning one year after rules are promulgated, with temporary licensed genetic counselors required to work under supervision of a qualified supervisor at all times.

Legislative Description

Health; occupations; licensing of genetic counselors; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16340 & pt. 186.

Health, occupations

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Health Policy

9/10/2014

Committee Referrals

Health Policy5/13/2014

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