HB176 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Joe LovvornRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Health of personnel performing radiologic imaging on radiation therapy, licensing and reg. by Radiation Control Agency of Public Health Dept. civil penalties, advisory bd. estab.

Summary

HB176 would create a state licensing and regulatory system for health care workers who perform radiologic imaging or radiation therapy.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would require licensure for professionals such as radiographers, radiation therapists, nuclear medicine technologists, and limited x-ray operators; licenses would be issued to those certified by recognized organizations. It would establish rules, fees, and a scope of practice, with penalties for violations and a dedicated fund to support the program. It would also provide a grandfathering path for current workers to register by 2022 and become licensed by 2025, with supervision and continuing education requirements. A Radiologic Imaging and Radiation Therapy Advisory Committee would guide the agency, and there would be provisions for remote-area licensure and specific exemptions.

Who It Affects

• Health care personnel who perform radiologic imaging or radiation therapy would need to obtain and maintain a state license and meet certification requirements.
• Employers and facilities that use radiologic imaging or therapy would be responsible for ensuring their staff are licensed and could face penalties if they employ unlicensed personnel.

Key Provisions

• Establishes the State Radiation Control Agency to license and regulate health care personnel performing radiologic imaging or radiation therapy.
• Creates the Radiologic Imaging and Radiation Therapy Advisory Committee to guide licensing decisions and rule-making.
• Defines licensable roles (nuclear medicine technologist, radiation therapist, radiographer, limited x-ray machine operator) and requires licenses based on recognized certification organizations; sets scope of practice.
• Imposes civil penalties up to $200 for violations, with penalties deposited into the Radiologic Imaging and Radiation Therapy Fund.
• Provides a grandfathering path for current practitioners to register by January 1, 2022 and obtain licensure by January 1, 2025, under supervision and continuing education requirements; allows remote-area licensure and lists exemptions (e.g., dental professionals, residents, government employees).
• Establishes licensure areas (e.g., chest, extremity, spine, skull, podiatric radiography, bone densitometry) and authorizes acceptance of certain certifications for licensure.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Health