SB259,12,1816 (g) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.34, practiced or assisted in the
17practice of genetic counseling while the applicant's or licensee's ability to practice or
18assist was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.
SB259,12,2019 (h) Engaged in unprofessional or unethical conduct in violation of the code of
20ethics adopted in the rules promulgated under s. 448.973 (1).
SB259,12,2221 (i) Engaged in conduct while practicing genetic counseling that evidences a lack
22of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.
SB259,12,2323 (j) Violated this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter.
SB259,13,3
1(3) The board shall revoke the license of a genetic counselor who has failed to
2maintain certification with the American Board of Genetic Counseling or whose
3certification with the American Board of Genetic Counseling has been revoked.
SB259,13,7 4(4) (a) A genetic counselor may voluntarily surrender his or her license to the
5board, which may refuse to accept the surrender if the board has received allegations
6of unprofessional conduct against the genetic counselor. The board may negotiate
7stipulations in consideration for accepting the surrender of licenses.
SB259,13,98 (b) The board may restore a license that has been voluntarily surrendered
9under par. (a) on such terms and conditions as it considers appropriate.
SB259,13,12 10(5) The board shall prepare and disseminate to the public an annual report that
11describes final disciplinary action taken against genetic counselors during the
12preceding year.
SB259,13,15 13(6) The board may report final disciplinary action taken against a genetic
14counselor to any national database that includes information about disciplinary
15action taken against health care professionals.
SB259,13,20 16448.978 Injunctive relief. If the board has reason to believe that any person
17is violating this subchapter or any rule promulgated under this subchapter, the
18board, the department, the attorney general, or the district attorney of the proper
19county may investigate and may, in addition to any other remedies, bring an action
20in the name and on behalf of this state to enjoin the person from the violation.
SB259,13,23 21448.979 Penalties. Any person who violates this subchapter or any rule
22promulgated under this subchapter may be fined not more than $10,000 or
23imprisoned for not more than 9 months or both.
SB259,18 24Section 18. 448.970 of the statutes is renumbered 448.9695.
SB259,19
1Section 19. Subchapter VIII (title) of chapter 448 [precedes 448.980] of the
2statutes is renumbered subchapter IX (title) of chapter 448 [precedes 448.980].
SB259,20 3Section 20. Subchapter IX (title) of chapter 448 [precedes 448.985] of the
4statutes is renumbered subchapter X (title) of chapter 448 [precedes 448.985].
SB259,21 5Section 21. 450.10 (3) (a) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:
SB259,14,106 450.10 (3) (a) 5. A physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, physical
7therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or occupational
8therapy assistant, or genetic counselor licensed under ch. 448 or a physical therapist
9or physical therapist assistant who holds a compact privilege under subch. IX X of
10ch. 448.
SB259,22 11Section 22. 451.02 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
SB259,14,1512 451.02 (1) An individual holding a license, permit or certificate under ch. 441,
13446, 447, 448, or 449 or a compact privilege under subch. IX X of ch. 448 who engages
14in a practice of acupuncture that is also included within the scope of his or her license,
15permit or certificate.
SB259,23 16Section 23. 462.04 of the statutes is amended to read:
SB259,14,25 17462.04 Prescription or order required. A person who holds a license or
18limited X-ray machine operator permit under this chapter may not use diagnostic
19X-ray equipment on humans for diagnostic purposes unless authorized to do so by
20prescription or order of a physician licensed under s. 448.04 (1) (a), a dentist licensed
21under s. 447.04 (1), a podiatrist licensed under s. 448.63, a chiropractor licensed
22under s. 446.02, an advanced practice nurse certified under s. 441.16 (2), a physician
23assistant licensed under s. 448.04 (1) (f), or, subject to s. 448.56 (7) (a), a physical
24therapist who is licensed under s. 448.53 or who holds a compact privilege under
25subch. IX X of ch. 448.
SB259,24
1Section 24 . Nonstatutory provisions.
SB259,15,42 (1) Initial appointments. Notwithstanding the lengths of the terms specified
3in s. 15.406 (7) (intro.), the initial members of the genetic counselors affiliated
4credentialing board shall be initially appointed for the following terms:
SB259,15,75 (a) One genetic counselor and one person licensed to practice medicine and
6surgery under subch. II of ch. 448 who is a clinical geneticist, for terms expiring on
7July 1, 2023.
SB259,15,98 (b) One genetic counselor and one person licensed to practice medicine and
9surgery under subch. II of ch. 448, for terms expiring on July 1, 2024.
SB259,15,1110 (c) Two genetic counselors and one public member, for terms expiring on July
111, 2025.
SB259,15,1812 (2) Qualifications of initial members of the genetic counselors affiliated
13credentialing board.
Notwithstanding s. 15.406 (7), an initial member of the genetic
14counselors affiliated credentialing board appointed under s. 15.406 (7) is not
15required to be a licensed genetic counselor under s. 448.974, if the appointment
16occurs before the date specified in Section 25 (intro.) of this act and at the time of
17the appointment the individual holds a valid certification issued by the American
18Board of Genetic Counseling, as defined in s. 448.970 (1).
SB259,16,219 (3) Rule making. Using the procedure under s. 227.24, the genetic counselors
20affiliated credentialing board may promulgate rules required under s. 448.973, for
21the period before permanent rules take effect, but not to exceed the period authorized
22under s. 227.24 (1) (c) and (2). Notwithstanding s. 227.24 (1) (a), (2) (b), and (3), the
23genetic counselors affiliated credentialing board is not required to provide evidence
24that promulgating a rule under this subsection as an emergency rule is necessary for

1the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or welfare and is not required to
2provide a finding of emergency for a rule promulgated under this subsection.
SB259,25 3Section 25 . Effective dates. This act takes effect on the first day of the 13th
4month beginning after publication except as follows:
SB259,16,65 (1) The treatment of ss. 15.085 (1m) (b) and 15.406 (7) and Section 24 of this
6act take effect on the day after publication.
SB259,16,77 (End)
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