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Introduced
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
In Committee
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
Crossed Over
01/26/2024
01/26/2024
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to provide for the licensing of radiologist assistants; to provide for continuing education requirements; to repeal a provision relating to radiologist assistant defined; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for licensure requirements; to provide for renewal requirements; to prohibit holding oneself out as a radiologist assistant without licensure; to provide for licensure for currently employed radiologist assistants; to provide for the duties and powers of the Georgia Composite Medical Board with respect to radiologist assistants; to provide that radiologists may use the services of licensed radiologist assistants; to prohibit certain practices by radiologist assistants; to provide for an advisory committee; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's laws to provide for the licensing of radiologist assistants. It establishes requirements for licensure, including education and certification, and allows radiologists to use the services of licensed radiologist assistants. The bill prohibits individuals from holding themselves out as radiologist assistants without a valid license, and requires licensed radiologist assistants to complete board-approved continuing education. The Georgia Composite Medical Board is given the authority to regulate radiologist assistants, including establishing their scope of practice and an advisory committee to provide guidance. The bill also makes technical changes to Georgia's laws on continuing education requirements for various medical professions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Karen Bennett (D)*,
Buddy Deloach (R)*,
Katie Dempsey (R)*,
Lee Hawkins (R)*,
Mark Newton (R)*,
Deborah Silcox (R)*,
John Albers (R),
Last Action
Senate Floor Amendment - Sen floor amend 2 AM 39 0409 (on 03/28/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Health Manpower and Training
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64454 | 02/16/2023 |
| Sen floor amend 2 AM 39 0409 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/229473 | 03/29/2024 |
| Sen Floor Amend 1 AM 33 2074 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/228811 | 03/27/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/223115 | 02/08/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/214859 | 02/16/2023 |
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