SB189
AN ACT relating to genetic counseling; prescribing certain duties and authority of a genetic counselor; providing for the regulation of the practice of genetic counseling by the Board of Medical Examiners; requiring the appointment of the Genetic Counseling Advisory Council; prescribing the requirements for the issuance and renewal of a license as a genetic counselor; authorizing the Board to take certain actions to investigate and impose discipline against a genetic counselor; prohibiting the unlicensed practice of genetic counseling except in certain circumstances; establishing a privilege for certain confidential communications; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Close title AN ACT relating to genetic counseling; prescribing certain duties and authority of a genetic counselor; providing for the regulation of the practice of genetic counseling by the Board of Medical Examiners; requiring the appointment of the Genetic Counseling Advisory Council; prescribing the requirements for the issuance and renewal of a license as a genetic counselor; authorizing the Board to take certain actions to investigate and impose discipline against a genetic counselor; prohibiting the unlicensed practice of genetic counseling except in certain circumstances; establishing a privilege for certain confidential communications; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Introduction Date
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Primary Sponsor
View 1 Primary Sponsors Close Primary Sponsors Senator Rober
Public exhibits
4
Support 1 · Opp 0 · Neutral 2
Auditor findings
0
recusal 0 · QPQ 0
AN ACT relating to genetic counseling; prescribing certain duties and authority of a genetic counselor; providing for th
Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of physicians, physician assistants, anesthesiologist assistants, perfusionists and practitioners of respiratory care by the Board of Medical Examiners. (Chapter 630 of NRS) This bill additionally provides for the licensure and regulation of genetic counselors by the Board. Sections 4-5.6 of this bill define certain terms, and section 14 of this bill establishes the applicability of those definitions. Section 40 of this bill makes it a felony for a person to practice genetic counseling or hold himself or herself out as a genetic counselor without a license. Section 7 of this bill prescribes the requirements to obtain such a license, including obtaining certain education, passing certain examinations and obtaining certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Section 8 of this bill authorizes the Board to issue a temporary license under which a person who has obtained the required education but has not yet passed the required examination or obtained the required certification may engage in the supervised practice of genetic counseling. Section 6 of this bill requires the Board to adopt certain other regulations regarding the licensure and practice of genetic counselors. Section 9 of this bill authorizes certain unlicensed persons to provide assistance or consulting services related to genetic counseling, and section 16 of this bill exempts a genetic counselor of the Federal Government and permitted practitio
NELIS exhibits (4 on file)
Support (1)
- (unnamed) (Testimony)
Neutral (2)
- Adam Plain — Business and Industry Division of Insurance (Testimony)
- Adam Plain — Nevada State Division of Insurance (Testimony)
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