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MI SB0331
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes licensure requirements for genetic counselors in Michigan, requiring individuals to obtain current certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency approved by the board before engaging in genetic counseling practice.
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Sets licensing fees of $230 for application processing (reduced to $75 after the department recoups up-front costs), $54 annually for full licenses, and $50 annually for temporary licenses.
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Prohibits unlicensed individuals from using titles such as "genetic counselor," "licensed genetic counselor," "gene counselor," or related designations indicating genetic counseling licensure.
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Requires temporary licensed genetic counselors to work under the supervision of a qualified supervisor at all times while practicing genetic counseling.
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Exempts individuals certified by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics as medical geneticists and other licensed health professionals acting within their scope of practice from genetic counselor licensure requirements.
Legislative Description
Health; occupations; licensing of genetic counselors; require. Amends secs. 17001 & 17021 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.17001 & 333.17021).
Occupations: individual licensing and regulation
Last Action
Assigned Pa 624'18 With Immediate Effect 12/31/18 Addenda
12/31/2018