Bill > H2425

This bill establishes a new Board of Registration in Medical Physics in Massachusetts, consisting of 9 members appointed by the Department of Public Health: 5 licensed medical physicists representing different specialties (diagnostic radiological physics, therapeutic radiological physics, medical nuclear physics, and medical health physics), 3 licensed physicians from related medical specialties, and 1 public representative. Board members will serve 3-year terms, with limitations on consecutive appointments, and will meet at least twice per year, electing a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary annually. The bill creates comprehensive regulations for medical physics licensure, including defining key terms, establishing licensing requirements, and outlining the board's responsibilities. Applicants for licensure must have a graduate degree in medical physics, complete specific courses, gain experience in their specialty, and maintain board certification. The legislation also provides for provisional licenses, establishes continuing education requirements, and creates disciplinary procedures for licensed medical physicists. The board can investigate complaints, hold hearings, issue licenses, approve education programs, and take disciplinary action against practitioners who violate professional standards or engage in misconduct. Additionally, the bill includes a grandfather clause allowing current medical physics practitioners to continue working until the board establishes formal licensure procedures.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2425