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PA SB535

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/2/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Boscola

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Expands genetic counselor authority to identify, order, and coordinate genetic tests (removing limitation to only "laboratory" tests and "other diagnostic studies")

  • Requires genetic counselors to provide written documentation to families, referring providers, and other health care professionals, and to maintain records in client medical files

  • Clarifies that genetic counselors cannot diagnose, manage, or treat genetic diseases or other conditions (replacing "test" with "manage" in the prohibition)

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/23/2025
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure4/2/2025

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