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WA SB5299

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Marcus Riccelli

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes "virtual direct supervision" for intravenous contrast procedures performed by diagnostic radiologic technologists, therapeutic radiologic technologists, and magnetic resonance imaging technologists

  • Defines virtual direct supervision as physician oversight via real-time audio and visual telecommunications, where the physician is immediately available to assist but not physically present

  • Requires the supervising physician to be within 30 miles of the facility where the procedure is performed

  • Mandates clinical staff trained to administer medications for adverse events must be physically present at the facility during virtually supervised procedures

  • Requires compliance with all federal and state telemedicine laws and local facility policies for virtual supervision arrangements

Legislative Description

Revised for 1st substitute: Concerning virtual direct 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

Rules2/12/2025
Health & Long-term Care1/16/2025

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