Senate Bill No. 382 Summary

• Establishes the "Clinical Laboratory Science Practice Act" creating a licensing system for clinical laboratory personnel including medical laboratory scientists, categorical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians, and phlebotomists

• Creates a nine-member Clinical Laboratory Science Board appointed by the governor to oversee licensing, approve examinations, and enforce professional standards

• Sets educational and certification requirements: medical laboratory scientists require a baccalaureate degree and national certification; medical laboratory technicians require an associate degree; phlebotomists require a high school diploma or equivalent

• Prohibits unlicensed individuals from using protected titles or practicing within the scope of clinical laboratory work, with violations classified as Class A misdemeanors

• Authorizes the board to investigate complaints, impose disciplinary action including censure, probation, suspension (up to 3 years), or revocation of licenses, and establishes a dedicated Clinical Laboratory Science Fund for program administration