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- Referred to higher education
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Provides for the licensing of genetic counselors; creates the state board for genetic counseling
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor Robert Sweeney
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BILL NUMBER:S3514
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to licensing of genetic counselors
Purpose
This legislation would establish genetic counseling as a licensed profession.
Summary of provisions
This legislation would establish genetic counseling as a licensed profession in New York State. The bill would provide for licensure. provisional licensure. professional standards, continuing education requirements, conduct and registration of genetic counselors.
Justification
In the last decade, advances in technology and scientific comprehension of human genetics has rapidly expanded as have the number of tests available to directly test for the risk of occurrence of genetic conditions and birth defects. The interpretation of genetic tests is complex and requires specialized knowledge and communication skills to enable individuals to make informed decisions prior to taking a genetic test and again to help understand any test results. Genetic counselors who have met the educational requirements and standards as established by this legislation are ensured of possessing the requisite skills.
The State of New York has a long tradition of protecting the safety and health of individual recipients of professional services by setting high standards for the licensing and conduct of providers of such services. This legislation would ensure the benefits of genetic testing for those who seek them, by ensuring that genetic counselors are licensed and accountable.
Legislative history
2009-10, S.2757/A.5766; 2007-08, S.1858-A/A.3556A; 2005-06, S.4532/A.8065; 2003-04, S.287A/A.10539; 2001-02, S.2471/A.2360; 2000, S.7563/A.9876.
Fiscal implications
Any fiscal implications related to licensure of the genetic counselors, would be offset through license fees.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of April next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law, with provisions.
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