Bill Title: Amends the Genetic Counselor Licensing Act. Defines "address of record". Increases the penalty that may be imposed on an unlicensed person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds himself or herself out to practice as a genetic counselor to an amount not exceed $10,000 (rather than $5,000). Makes changes to certain procedural requirements of the application process. Increases the penalty that may be imposed on a person under provisions concerning grounds for disciplinary actions to an amount not to exceed $10,000 (rather than $5,000). Makes other changes concerning grounds for discipline. Provides that the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation may petition for an order enjoining a violation under the Act through the State's Attorney of any county where the violation is alleged to have occurred. Makes changes to provisions regarding the Department's authority to conduct disciplinary investigations and hearings. Removes the requirement that the Department furnish documents relating to disciplinary hearings. Makes other changes. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Genetic Counselor Licensing Act from January 1, 2015 to January 1, 2025.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Failed) 2015-01-13 - Session Sine Die [SB2737 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

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Introduced	2014-01-28	HTML/Text	Link	View

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