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2014 SESSION
(SB330)GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION
1. Line 196, enrolled, after chapter shall
strike
the remainder of line 196 and all of lines 197 through 203
insert
require a genetic counselor licensed in accordance with the provisions of this article to participate in genetic counseling that conflicts with his moral or religious beliefs. The Board shall take no action to revoke, suspend, restrict, or refuse to issue or renew a license as a genetic counselor or impose penalties or terms on a licensed genetic counselor based solely on the licensee’s refusal to participate in genetic counseling due to his moral or religious beliefs in accordance with this section, provided that the licensee (i) provides the patient with timely notice of his refusal to participate in genetic counseling in accordance with this section and (ii) refers the patient to another genetic counselor licensed in accordance with this article for the provision of genetic counseling.