SB217 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Linda Coleman-MadisonBobby D. Singleton

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Radiation Control Agency of Public Health Dept., radiography, diagnostic imaging, and radiation therapy, health care personnel performing, licensing and reg. advisory, committee established

Summary

SB217 would establish a state licensure and regulatory system for health care personnel who perform radiography, advanced imaging, or radiation therapy.

What This Bill Does

Starting January 1, 2023, individuals who perform radiography, advanced diagnostic imaging, or radiation therapy would need to be licensed or registered with the State Radiation Control Agency. The agency would issue licenses based on education and certification from recognized organizations and could recognize licenses from other states. An advisory committee would help set rules, fees, and license standards, and the act creates a dedicated fund to run these activities. The bill also allows certain existing noncertified technicians to register and continue working under supervision, with added requirements, while providing transitional rules for specific health workers and military veterans.

Who It Affects

• Health care personnel who perform radiography, advanced diagnostic imaging, or radiation therapy would be required to obtain a license or registration and be limited to procedures they are certified for.
• Noncertified radiography workers and certain existing practitioners can register to continue practicing under supervision, and certain military personnel and spouses can receive expedited licenses.

Key Provisions

• Creates a licensing and registration system for radiography, advanced diagnostic imaging, and radiation therapy, including licensing by the State Radiation Control Agency, rules on fees, recognition of out-of-state licenses, and enforcement through civil penalties.
• Establishes the Radiologic Imaging and Radiation Therapy Advisory Committee, its composition and duties, scope of practice rules, exemptions, funding via the Radiologic Imaging and Radiation Therapy Fund, and transitional provisions for noncertified technicians and existing practitioners.

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