H 3946 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act regulating medical imaging and radiation therapy

This bill establishes a licensing and regulatory framework for radiologic technologists and sonographers in Massachusetts to ensure professional standards in medical imaging and radiation therapy. It requires the Department of Public Health to set ethical guidelines, mandate continuing education, and oversee examinations for individuals performing these duties. The legislation also introduces specific protections for pregnant persons by regulating sonography usage outside of traditional hospital settings. Additionally, the bill allows for temporary three-month waivers of licensure when public convenience and necessity require them.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2023
Senate Passage
Jun 2023
Governor
Introduced Jun 26, 2023 Last action Jul 1, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jun 29, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Jun 26, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Shirley Arriaga
Shirley Arriaga
DDemocratic
MA
8th Hampden