SB 362 Summary

• Establishes the "Clinical Laboratory Science Practice Act" creating licensure requirements 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, examinations, and disciplinary actions; includes 2 physician laboratory directors, 1 non-physician director, 3 medical laboratory scientists, 2 medical laboratory technicians, and 1 public member

• Requires applicants to meet education standards (bachelor's degree for scientists/technicians, high school diploma for phlebotomists), acceptable clinical laboratory experience, and passage of a nationally recognized certification examination

• Prohibits unlicensed individuals from using clinical laboratory titles or practicing within the scope of these professions; violators subject to class A misdemeanor penalties

• Establishes disciplinary procedures through the Administrative Hearing Commission for license denial, suspension, or revocation based on fraud, incompetence, criminal offenses, or violation of professional standards