genetic counselors; board; licensure

HB 2028 establishes Arizona's first licensing board for genetic counselors. It defines "genetic counseling" as a specific practice involving risk assessment, education about inherited conditions, and support for patients/families, and creates a Board of Genetic Counselors to regulate the profession. The board, appointed by the governor, will license counselors, set practice standards, and enforce discipline to protect public health and safety. This bill directly affects genetic counselors practicing in Arizona by requiring state licensure and establishing the regulatory framework for their profession.