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MA H3946

MA H3946
Regulating medical imaging and radiation therapy


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Introduced
06/26/2023
In Committee
06/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to regulating medical imaging and radiation therapy. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to regulate medical imaging and radiation therapy in Massachusetts. It amends existing law to establish licensing requirements for radiologic technologists, who must pass an examination and meet certain qualifications to perform their duties. The bill also creates a new section to regulate sonographers, who use ultrasound and other imaging technologies, requiring them to obtain a license from the Department of Public Health. The bill grants the Department the authority to set registration fees, continuing education requirements, and ethical standards for both radiologic technologists and sonographers.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4739 (on 07/01/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3946
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3946.pdf
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