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WA HB1546

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Parshley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows diagnostic radiologic technologists, therapeutic radiologic technologists, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologists to perform intravenous contrast procedures under "general supervision" rather than requiring direct physician supervision

  • Defines "general supervision" as physician oversight where the physician directs and controls the procedure but is not required to be physically present; a licensed practitioner trained to respond to adverse events must be on-site

  • Permits general supervision to be performed remotely via real-time audio and visual telemedicine, with the supervising physician required to be on-call and available to respond to patient care needs

  • Preserves the authority of other licensed health care providers to provide supervision within their existing scope of practice under state and federal law

  • Amends RCW 18.84.020 to update definitions and adds a new section to chapter 18.84 RCW regarding radiologic technologist supervision requirements

Legislative Description

Concerning general supervision of diagnostic radiologic technologists, therapeutic radiologic technologists, and magnetic resonance imaging technologists by licensed physicians.

Last Action

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules4/27/2025
Health & Long-term Care3/12/2025
Rules2/21/2025
Health Care and Wellness1/23/2025

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