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HB 587: NC Genetic Counselors Workforce Act
A bill for licensing genetic counselors is in the drafting stage as of May 12, 2023. The core components of the bill are standard language given the experience other states have with genetic counseling licensure (35 states to date).
The bill has been shared with the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) and the North Carolina Medical Board (NCMB), for opportunity to review, discuss and consider impacts to the provision of healthcare in the state. In conjunction with the lobbyist and John Richardson (NSGC), representatives of NCMGA have met with board members and legal representation of the NCMB & NCMS.
In the document below, the language in red represents edits provided to the bill by the North Carolina Medical Board.
Please note that this bill is still in drafting, has not been introduced and is not passed. This is an opportunity to provide feedback and perspectives. The language here may change before the bill is introducted.
Please also note that the bill itself does not include language about the location of the board or other components of application of the bill/processes for obtaining licensure. If or when the bill is passed, these details will be determined in conjunction with other organizations.
