HB 6105 Summary

• Restructures Michigan's radiation control system by consolidating radioactive material regulation in Part 135 and creating a new Part 135a for radiation machine control, transferring mammography-related provisions from previous sections.

• Removes "registration" requirements for radioactive materials, replacing them with licensing or exemption only, and eliminates the outdated registration system for medical X-ray machines under Part 135.

• Establishes comprehensive certification and training standards for radiation machine operators, including limited scope operators (48 hours didactic training plus certification exam in specific areas like chest, extremities, or spine) and comprehensive scope operators meeting American Registry of Radiologic Technologists standards.

• Requires mammography facilities to implement strict quality standards including annual physicist consultation, lead interpreting physician designation with specific training requirements (240+ mammograms interpreted, 960+ in preceding 24 months, 15 hours continuing education every 3 years), and surety bond provisions for patient record handling.

• Mandates patient notification when mammograms show dense breast tissue, informing patients of increased cancer risk and encouraging discussion with healthcare providers about supplemental screening options.