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MD SB915

MD SB915
State Board of Physicians - Delegation of Duties - Alterations


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Introduced
02/06/2026
In Committee
04/03/2026
Crossed Over
03/19/2026
Passed
04/28/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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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