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MS HB515

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sam Creekmore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes radiologist assistants to notify health care providers when ordered imaging procedures have been completed
  • Restricts radiologist assistants to communicating their initial observations only to the supervising radiologist, not to other providers
  • Permits radiologist assistants to relay the radiologist's final or preliminary interpretation to other health care providers
  • Maintains existing prohibition on radiologist assistants interpreting images, making diagnoses, or prescribing medications or therapies
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Radiologist assistants; authorize certain communications with health care providers.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/13/2026
Public Health and Human Services1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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