SB171 Summary

• Establishes licensure and regulation by the State Radiation Control Agency for healthcare personnel performing radiologic imaging or radiation therapy procedures, effective January 1, 2021.

• Creates a Radiologic Imaging and Radiation Therapy Advisory Committee with five Governor-appointed members (majority licensed practitioners) to guide the agency in establishing scope of practice, licensing rules, and fees.

• Requires licenses for nuclear medicine technologists, radiation therapists, radiographers, and limited x-ray machine operators based on certification from accredited organizations; exempts licensed practitioners, students under supervision, dental hygienists, and federal employees.

• Allows existing uncertified practitioners to continue practice until January 1, 2024 if they register by January 1, 2021, maintain their current scope and location, complete biennial continuing education, and practice under licensed practitioner supervision.

• Establishes civil penalties up to $200 for violations, with proceeds deposited into the Radiologic Imaging and Radiation Therapy Fund for program administration.