MO HB922

Establishes the "Clinical Laboratory Science Practice Act" requiring licensure for medical laboratory scientists, categorical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians, and phlebotomists in Missouri.

Creates a 9-member Clinical Laboratory Science Board appointed by the governor to oversee licensing, approve national certification examinations, and establish rules and regulations for the profession.

Sets education and experience requirements: medical laboratory scientists need a baccalaureate degree and national certification; medical laboratory technicians need an associate degree and certification; phlebotomists need a high school diploma and certification.

Allows persons practicing before August 28, 2013, who have three years of acceptable experience at the professional level to qualify for licenses through August 28, 2015; after that date, all applicants must meet education requirements and pass board-approved certification examinations.

Authorizes the board to discipline licensees through censure, probation, suspension, or revocation for violations including fraud, incompetence, criminal conduct, substance abuse, and unethical practices; establishes criminal penalties as class A misdemeanors for violations of the act.