# Arizona HB 4010: genetic counselors; board; licensure

Arizona HB 4010, genetic counselors; board; licensure, is a Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session House bill sponsored by Beverly Pingerelli (Republican); status signed, last action 2026-06-19 (Signed by Governor); PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-04).

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- As of: 2026-11-04
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Bill: Arizona HB 4010
- State: Arizona
- Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session
- Title: genetic counselors; board; licensure
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-09
- Last action: 2026-06-19, Signed by Governor
- Sponsor: Beverly Pingerelli (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: board, board of genetic counselors, genetic counselors, health profession regulatory boards, initial terms, licensure, professions and occupations - title 32, public health and safety - title 36, purpose, state government - title 41
- Touches household money: yes
- Roll calls: 5 (87 yes, 20 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 4

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Counselors can refuse services for conscience: mixed, low. A genetic counselor can decline a service because of conscience and cannot lose a license for that choice. The counselor must timely tell the patient and offer the board’s online directory, but does not have to name a specific provider. The law provides specified immunity, except for intentional cr…
- Arizona creates a genetic counselor board: mixed, low. The law creates a nine-member board to oversee genetic counseling: five counselors, two public members, and two physicians. Board members submit fingerprints for criminal-record checks, and osteopathic board staff provide administrative support. Patient records held for board investigations or proc…
- Arizona genetic counselors need licenses: mixed, low. After board rules are complete, and no later than October 1, 2026, most people practicing genetic counseling in Arizona need a state license. Current practitioners must apply by January 1, 2028. Applicants generally need current certification, but some experienced Arizona counselors and qualified o…
- Penalties for unlicensed genetic counseling: mixed, low. Getting a license through fraud or deceit, or practicing without a license, is a class 6 felony. The board can deny, suspend, or revoke a license for violations, certain convictions, or conduct that harms patient health or safety. It must hold a hearing before suspending or revoking a license. Afte…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Beverly Pingerelli (Republican), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-06-09 | Senate | Third Reading: Passed | pass | 26 | 3 |   |
| 2026-03-25 | Senate | Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency: DP | pass | 7 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-04 | House | Third Reading: Passed | pass | 39 | 14 |   |
| 2026-02-23 | House | Rules: C&P | pass | 4 | 2 |   |
| 2026-02-16 | House | Health & Human Services: DP | pass | 11 | 1 |   |

## Actions (12)

- 2026-06-19: Signed by Governor (Governor)
- 2026-06-09: Third Reading: Passed (Senate)
- 2026-03-30: Rules: PFC (Senate)
- 2026-03-25: Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency: DP (Senate)
- 2026-03-16: Senate Second Reading (Senate)
- 2026-03-11: Senate First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Third Reading: Passed (House)
- 2026-03-02: Committee of the Whole: do pass amended (House)
- 2026-02-23: Rules: C&P (House)
- 2026-02-16: Health & Human Services: DP (House)
- 2026-02-10: House Second Reading (House)
- 2026-02-09: House First Reading (House)

## Bill text

- Chaptered Version: [HTML](https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/laws/0210.htm), [PDF](https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/544335)
- House Engrossed Version (03/04/2026): [HTML](https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/bills/HB4010H.htm), [PDF](https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/539531)
- Introduced Version: [HTML](https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/bills/HB4010P.htm), [PDF](https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536090)

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## Sources
- [Chaptered Version (HTML)](https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/laws/0210.htm)
- [Chaptered Version (PDF)](https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/544335)
- [House Engrossed Version (03/04/2026) (HTML)](https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/bills/HB4010H.htm)
- [House Engrossed Version (03/04/2026) (PDF)](https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/539531)
- [Introduced Version (HTML)](https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/bills/HB4010P.htm)
- [Introduced Version (PDF)](https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536090)

## Related
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- [HB 2780: judicial foreclosure; excess proceeds sale](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AZ-HB2780-57th-2nd-regular)
- [HB 2477: Arizona's education savings plan; revisions](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AZ-HB2477-57th-2nd-regular)
- [HB 2406: department of veterans' services; study](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AZ-HB2406-57th-2nd-regular)
- [HB 2397: homeowners' associations; property covenants; disclosures](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AZ-HB2397-57th-2nd-regular)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/AZ-HB4010-57th-2nd-regular (as of 2026-11-04).