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PA SB535
Bill
Status
4/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Boscola
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AI Summary
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Adds a formal definition of "genetic test" to the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, covering DNA analysis, RNA analysis, biochemical tests for gene products, and microscopic chromosome analysis
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Expands genetic counselor authority to identify, order, and coordinate genetic tests (removing limitation to only "laboratory" tests and "other diagnostic studies")
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Requires genetic counselors to provide written documentation to families, referring providers, and other health care professionals, and to maintain records in client medical files
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Clarifies that genetic counselors cannot diagnose, manage, or treat genetic diseases or other conditions (replacing "test" with "manage" in the prohibition)
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Further providing for definitions and for genetic counselor.
Last Action
Re-referred to Appropriations
6/23/2025