AN ACT relating to the licensure of genetic counselors. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 311 to establish and administer the licensure of genetic counselors under the State Board of Medical Licensure; define relevant terms; require a license to practice genetic counseling on and after January 1, 2018; prohibit holding oneself out as a genetic counselor without a license; exempt certain types of professionals from licensure as a genetic counselor; establish conditions for the board to issue a regular or temporary genetic counselor license; set requirements for license renewal or reinstatement and license renewal dates; allow waiver from continuing education requirements under listed circumstances; enable the board to promulgate administrative regulations relating to genetic counselors; establish the Kentucky Genetic Counselors Advisory Committee, whose members are selected by the board; designate committee procedures; authorize the committee to give the board its recommendations for administrative regulations and other matters; list reasons the board may take disciplinary action against a licensee; amend KRS 311.990 to add penalties for violating the genetic counselor licensing statutes; amend KRS 311.550 to exclude the practice of genetic counseling from the practice of medicine or osteopathy.

It became law on Mar 24, 2017.

KY SB 146 · Senate Bill · 2017RS