Bill > H171

This bill establishes a Board of Registration in Medical Physics to regulate the practice of medical physics, which involves applying physics principles to ensure the quality, quantity, and placement of radiation in medical procedures. The board will consist of eight members, including licensed medical physicists with various specialties (diagnostic radiological physics, therapeutic radiological or radiation oncology physics, medical nuclear physics, and medical health physics), physicians from related fields, and a public member. The bill defines key terms like "clinical," "direct supervision," and "general supervision" to clarify the scope of practice and oversight. It outlines the board's responsibilities, such as issuing licenses, setting educational and experience requirements for licensure (including graduate degrees and board certification), investigating complaints, and taking disciplinary actions against licensees who violate regulations or engage in misconduct. The bill also allows for provisional licenses for individuals meeting most but not all requirements, and it includes provisions for grandfathering in individuals already practicing medical physics before the board establishes its licensing procedures. Importantly, it clarifies that this act does not affect the authority of other licensed professionals or government agencies involved with radiation use, nor does it restrict radiologic technologists or service engineers from performing their duties under appropriate supervision.