MO HB2613

Creates the Missouri Radiologic Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners, a 9-member board appointed by the governor to regulate radiologic imaging and radiation therapy professionals

Requires licensure effective October 1, 2017 for individuals performing radiologic imaging or radiation therapy on humans, including radiographers, radiation therapists, nuclear medicine technologists, magnetic resonance technologists, limited x-ray machine operators, and radiologist assistants

Exempts licensed practitioners (physicians, dentists, podiatrists), dental hygienists, dental assistants, students under supervision, federal government employees performing official duties, and those performing ultrasound procedures

Establishes continuing education requirements of 24 hours biennially for most licensees and 50 hours for radiologist assistants, with licenses renewed every two years

Authorizes the board to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses for fraud, unprofessional conduct, criminal convictions, malpractice, or incompetence, and makes violations a class A misdemeanor with civil penalties up to $200