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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
04/03/2026
04/03/2026
Crossed Over
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
Passed
04/28/2026
04/28/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/28/2026
04/28/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring an individual to be registered with the State Board of Physicians to perform limited X-ray machine operations in the State; establishing certain disciplinary procedures for limited X-ray machine operators; recodifying certain provisions of law related to registered cardiovascular invasive specialists and supervised medical graduates; and authorizing a physician assistant to perform X-ray duties under certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill requires individuals performing limited X-ray machine operations in the state to be registered with the State Board of Physicians, establishes disciplinary procedures for these operators, recodifies provisions related to registered cardiovascular invasive specialists and supervised medical graduates, and allows physician assistants to perform X-ray duties under specific circumstances, such as completing a course involving at least 20 patients' extremity X-rays under direct supervision using low-level radiation equipment, with the overall aim of regulating and clarifying the scope of practice for various healthcare professionals involved in diagnostic imaging.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 214 (on 04/28/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
- ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0915?ys=2026RS | 02/10/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_214_sb0915e.pdf | 05/05/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0915e.pdf | 04/10/2026 |
| Favorable with Amendments 163120/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0005/sb0915_16312001.pdf | 04/03/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0915_hlt.pdf | 04/02/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0915t.pdf | 03/17/2026 |
| Favorable with Amendments 993729/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0005/sb0915_99372901.pdf | 03/17/2026 |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0915_fin.pdf | 03/13/2026 |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0915f.pdf | 02/11/2026 |
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