Bill > S1192

This bill establishes a board of registration for clinical laboratory professionals, which will consist of nine members appointed by the governor, including physicians, a non-physician laboratory director, licensed clinical technologists and technicians, an educator, and a public representative. This board will be responsible for regulating clinical laboratory professionals by creating rules, processing license applications and renewals, defining educational and experience standards for licensing, and establishing standards for supervision of trainees. The bill also outlines the powers of the board to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses for various reasons, including fraud, criminal conviction, or unprofessional conduct, and allows for the summary suspension of a license if a licensee poses an imminent danger to the public. Furthermore, it defines key terms such as "clinical laboratory technologist" and "clinical laboratory technician," and specifies the qualifications for licensure, which may include completing an accredited education program and meeting certification requirements from organizations like the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). The bill also includes provisions for provisional licenses, defines exemptions from licensure requirements, and establishes penalties for performing clinical laboratory tests without proper authorization.