2009 House Bill 5684 / 2010 Public Act 304

Impose licensure on genetic counselors

Introduced in the House

Dec. 10, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Marie Donigan (D-26)

To impose licensure, regulation, and certification requirements on genetic counselors, with license fees of $150 per year (plus a $40 “application fee”).

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Nov. 10, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Substitute offered by Rep. Barb Byrum (D-67)

To adopt a version of the bill that only revises license revocation hearing rules.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 99 to 1 (details)

To give the Department of Community Health the power to set the rules and procedures for hearings on revoking or suspending an occupational license that individuals in certain professions must obtain to work in their field.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 3, 2010

Passed in the Senate 33 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 17, 2010