NC S668

Establishes the Genetic Counselors Licensure Board, a five-member body with appointments by the Governor, Speaker of the House, and Senate President Pro Tempore, to regulate genetic counseling practice in North Carolina

Requires licensure for genetic counselors, with applicants needing ABGC certification, criminal background checks, and at least 18 years of age; temporary licenses available for those with Active Candidate Status while awaiting certification exam results

Defines scope of practice to include evaluating genetic risk, ordering and interpreting genetic tests, and providing counseling, but explicitly excludes diagnosis and treatment, requiring referral back to healthcare providers for those services

Sets maximum licensure fees at $250 for initial application, $200 for renewal, and $100 for temporary licenses, with 30 hours of continuing education required per two-year license period

Initial board appointments must be made by October 1, 2025, with terms beginning January 1, 2026, and licensure requirements taking effect October 1, 2026