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Read. Follow. Verify.Massachusetts updates licensing, provisional practice, and supervision rules for genetic counselors
Last action · July 17, 2025: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and MeansSponsor: Tackey Chan
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What This Bill Would Do
Massachusetts updates the statutory requirements for genetic counselors and Ph.D. medical geneticists, revising definitions, degree and examination standards, provisional licensing limits, and protected professional titles.
The measure redefines the legal scope of practice, certification pathways, and supervision standards for genetic counselors practicing in the commonwealth, directly affecting practitioners, students, and healthcare employers.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
genetic counselors
Practitioners are subject to updated statutory qualifications, scope of practice definitions, continuing education mandates, and title protection rules.
provisional licensed genetic counselors
Provisional licensees face specific supervision requirements, a two-year validity limit on provisional licenses, and a one-year renewal cap.
students and interns in genetic counseling programs
Students performing genetic counseling services as part of their course of study under direct supervision are explicitly exempted from licensing restrictions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for a provisional license as a genetic counselor?
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How long is a provisional license valid?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Jul 17, 2025HouseCommitteeBill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
- Apr 7, 2025JointHearing scheduled for 04/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2
- Feb 27, 2025SenateSenate concurred
- Feb 27, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Version history
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Analysis Score
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