genetic counselors; board; licensure
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill establishes a board to regulate genetic counselors in Arizona. It defines key terms like ‘genetic counseling,’ ‘genetic counselor,’ and ‘active candidate status,’ and outlines the board’s responsibilities, including licensing, setting standards, and investigating potential misconduct. The bill also addresses reciprocity for licensed genetic counselors from other states and includes provisions for a provisional license for those awaiting certification. Importantly, the board will terminate on July 1, 2034, and the chapter will be repealed on January 1, 2035.
Key provisions
- Creates a Board of Genetic Counselors to license and regulate genetic counselors in Arizona.
- Defines key terms related to genetic counseling, including ‘genetic counseling,’ ‘genetic counselor,’ and ‘active candidate status.’
- Establishes requirements for board membership, including qualifications and appointment process.
- Provides for a provisional license for individuals awaiting certification, with specific supervision requirements.
- Outlines the board’s powers and duties, including rule-making, investigation of misconduct, and maintaining a public directory of licensed genetic counselors.
- Specifies that the board must protect the public from unlawful or incompetent genetic counselors.
- Includes a provision for the right of conscience, protecting genetic counselors from adverse action for declining to participate in certain counseling services.
- Sets a termination date for the board and the chapter, effective July 1, 2034.
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