GENETIC COUNSELOR LIC ACT Senate SponsorsSen. Iris Y. Martinez 1/13/2015SenateSession Sine Die 5 ILCS 80/4.35 new5 ILCS 80/4.25 rep.225 ILCS 135/10225 ILCS 135/20225 ILCS 135/25225 ILCS 135/45225 ILCS 135/80225 ILCS 135/95225 ILCS 135/100225 ILCS 135/105225 ILCS 135/110225 ILCS 135/115225 ILCS 135/120225 ILCS 135/125225 ILCS 135/135225 ILCS 135/140225 ILCS 135/145225 ILCS 135/150225 ILCS 135/160225 ILCS 135/170225 ILCS 135/180225 ILCS 135/190 newAmends the Genetic Counselor Licensing Act. Defines "address of record". Increases the penalty that may be imposed on an unlicensed person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds himself or herself out to practice as a genetic counselor to an amount not exceed $10,000 (rather than $5,000). Makes changes to certain procedural requirements of the application process. Increases the penalty that may be imposed on a person under provisions concerning grounds for disciplinary actions to an amount not to exceed $10,000 (rather than $5,000). Makes other changes concerning grounds for discipline. Provides that the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation may petition for an order enjoining a violation under the Act through the State's Attorney of any county where the violation is alleged to have occurred. Makes changes to provisions regarding the Department's authority to conduct disciplinary investigations and hearings. Removes the requirement that the Department furnish documents relating to disciplinary hearings. Makes other changes. Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal date of the Genetic Counselor Licensing Act from January 1, 2015 to January 1, 2025. 1/28/2014SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 1/28/2014SenateFirst Reading 1/28/2014SenateReferred to Assignments 1/13/2015SenateSession Sine Die