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Tennessee Licensing Board Repeal

Tennessee Licensing BoardTennessee Senate Bill 1191 and House Bill 1338 have passed in the House and Senate. The bills will dissolve the Tennessee Radiologic Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners and negate the licensure requirements for all radiologic...

The FIND Act of 2023

The Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics (FIND) Act of 2023 has been introduced by Reps. Neal Dunn (Florida), Scott Peters (California), Greg Murphy (North Carolina) and Terri Sewell (Alabama) as House Resolution 1199. Senators Marsha Blackburn (Florida)...

ASRT Working for You

ASRT Advocacy Action CenterWelcome! Join us in contacting state and federal lawmakers about important legislation that affects the radiologic technology profession and America’s patients. Through collective advocacy efforts, our voices can be heard.The American Society of...

New Hampshire to Repeal LicensureOn Feb. 14, 2023, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu gave his budget address. This $14.9 billion budget proposes massive licensing reform, including repeal of the entire section related to medical imaging and radiation therapy. Gov...

SDSRT Strategic Plan Includes AdvocacyThe South Dakota Society of Radiologic Technologists has established a strategic plan that strongly focuses on advocacy efforts to establish education and certification standards for individuals performing medical imaging and radiation...

There is no current legislative or regulatory activity in Texas.The Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists, Inc. is the source for legislative information in the state. Learn how to get involved. View all Texas legislative and regulatory activity that...

There are no bills or regulations currently pending. View all Utah legislative and regulatory activity that ASRT follows.The link will take you to the ASRT Tracking Map, click on Utah to see the most current information. Utah Action Items (No...

There are no pending bills or regulations at this time.View all Vermont legislative and regulatory activity that ASRT follows.The link will take you to the ASRT Tracking Map, click on Vermont to see the most current information. Vermont Action Items ...

VSRT Advocates for the ProfessionThe Virginia Society of Radiologic Technologists supports and promotes the profession of radiologic sciences on behalf of allied health radiologic professionals and all patients in the Commonwealth of Virginia.Our members are a diverse group...

There is nothing pending in Washington at this time. View all Washington legislative and regulatory activity that ASRT follows.The link will take you to the ASRT Tracking Map, click on Washington to see the most current information. Washington Action...

WVSRT Continues to AdvocateThe West Virginia Society of Radiologic Technologists continues to protect the radiologic technology profession in the state.The WVSRT is proud that West Virginia was the eighth state to recognize the hazards posed by exposure to radiation and...

WSRT Advocates for the R.T. ProfessionThe Wisconsin Society of Radiologic Technologists monitors legislative and regulatory activity that affects the radiologic technology profession and patient safety.In recent years, the society has actively monitored and commented on...

There are no pending bills or regulations at this time.The Wyoming Society of Radiologic Technologists supports professional licensing of Radiologic technologistsand therefore, we support the Wyoming Board of Radiologic Technologist Examiners and its efforts to ensurethat...

The North Carolina legislature has introduced the “SAVE” Act (House Bill 218 and Senate Bill 175). This legislation, as written, will allow advanced practice registered nurses to order, perform, supervise, and interpret diagnostic studies. We would like legislators to...

R.T. Licensure In ProgressUPDATE: H.B. 1440 successfully passed the Pennsylvania General Assembly on Feb. 9, 2022. The bill has been referred to the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee.The Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Societies of...

NYSSRS Advocacy EffortsThe New York State Society of Radiologic Sciences is proud to be the organization that advocates for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals in New York. NYSSRS has established a watchlist for monitoring legislative activity that allows...

R.T. and Patient AdvocacyThe North Dakota Society of Radiologic Technologists successfully secured licensure for medical imaging and radiation therapy professions in 2015. Since that time, they have worked with state lawmakers to protect the profession from encroachment and...

OSRT and AdvocacyThe Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists closely monitors legislative and regulatory activity in the state and is proud to represent more than 23,000 registered radiologic technologists in Ohio. The society believes in collaboration and has worked with...

There are no pending bills or regulations at this time.View all Oklahoma legislative and regulatory activity that ASRT follows.The link will take you to the ASRT Tracking Map, click on Oklahoma to see the most current information. Oklahoma Action Items ...

Oregon Society Advocates for R.T.s The Oregon Society of Radiologic Technologists has developed strong advocacy skills that benefit radiologic technology and radiation therapy professionals in the state. The OSRT legislative committee continually monitors legislative...

There are no pending bills or regulations at this time.View all Rhode Island legislative and regulatory activity that ASRT follows.The link will take you to the ASRT Tracking Map, click on Rhode Island to see the most current information. Rhode Island Action...

There are no pending bills or regulations at this time.View all South Carolina legislative and regulatory activity that ASRT follows.The link will take you to the ASRT Tracking Map, click on South Carolina to see the most current information. South Carolina...

Mississippi Students Learn Advocacy SkillsAnnually, the Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists hosts students from the radiologic sciences programs throughout Mississippi for a day at the state capitol building to meet with lawmakers and discuss the importance of...

Missouri R.T. Licensure

R.T. Licensure EffortsSenate Bill 991, introduced on Jan. 5, 2022 creates provisions for the licensure of radiologic imaging and radiation therapy personnel and establishes the Missouri Radiologic Imaging and Radiation Therapy Advisory Committee under the Department of...

Montana Society Advocates for R.T.s

MSRT Advocates for R.T.sThe Montana Society of Radiologic Technologists works closely with the Montana Board of Radiologic Technologists to protect the radiologic technology profession and radiology patient care in the state.The MSRT and MBRT work together to ensure...

Nebraska Working for R.T.s

Working for R.T.s in Nebraska Since 1987The Nebraska Society of Radiologic Technologists has been the voice of the radiologic technology profession in Nebraska since 1931. On May 29, 1987, then Governor Kay Orr signed LB 390 that amended the Radiation Control Act to include...

NevadaThere are no pending bills or regulations at this time. View all Nevada legislative and regulatory activity that ASRT follows.The link will take you to the ASRT Tracking Map, click on Nevada to see the most current information. Nevada Action...

New Jersey Licensure Since 1968

New JerseyThe New Jersey Society of Radiologic Technologists is proud to have some of the strongest radiologic technology standards in the nation. The Radiation Protection Act was established in 1968 and the NJSRT remains steadfast in protecting patients, as well as...

There are no bills or regulations currently pending.The New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Advisory Council conducted their annual meeting in December 2022 and discussed adding the NMTCB credential as an approved credentialing organization for CT...

Minnesota Advocates for the R.T. Profession

Minnesota Advocates for the R.T. ProfessionThe Minnesota Society of Radiologic Technologists is a strong advocate for the radiologic technologist profession on the state and federal levels. The Society has worked with state legislators to prevent encroachment on the...

The Maine legislature has introduced a bill to “protect the practice of cardiovascular professionals.” The Joint Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services is holding a hearing on Thursday, March 16 at 1 p.m. Please contact your legislator through the...

Maryland Society Advocates for the R.T. Profession

Maryland Society Advocates for the R.T. ProfessionThe Maryland Society of Radiologic Technologists believes all health care providers performing or administering radiation for fluoroscopically guided interventional procedures must be formally educated in radiation safety,...

Massachusetts Advocates for the R.T. Profession

MSRT Advocates for the R.T. ProfessionThe Massachusetts Society of Radiologic Technologists is proud to represent radiologic technologists and serve as the official voice in the Commonwealth on matters concerning the profession and practice of radiologic technology...

House Bill 2001 was introduced on Feb. 22, 2023, by Rep. David Cook. It passed the House Committee on Rules and is now before the Senate Committee on Rules. The bill revises Title 30, Section 30-654, which covers the powers and duties of the Department of Health...

Alabama R.T. Licensure

R.T. Licensure EffortsAlabama is one of four states with no licensing or regulatory requirements for radiologic imaging and radiation therapy personnel. Currently, individuals in Alabama who perform radiologic imaging examinations using x-rays or computed tomography or who...

Alaska Continues Work on Licensure

AKSRT Continues Work on LicensureThe Alaska Society of Radiologic Technologists works to ensure the highest standards of care for patients. We are proud to be the only professional organization for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals in the state...

Arkansas Protects R.T.s in the State

The Arkansas Society of Radiologic Technologists is proud to be the organization that advocates for radiologic technologists in the state.The ArSRT mission is to advance the imaging profession, maintain high standards of education, enhance the quality of patient...

California Protects the Profession

CSRT Protects the ProfessionThe California Society of Radiologic Technologists is proud to be the organization to represent more than 24,000 technologists in the state of California. Part of the association’s role is to work with other organizations to review bills and...

Colorado Regulations

X-ray Machine Operator and Technologists RegulationsThe Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment X-ray Machine Operators and Technologists website may be utilized to find regulations and applications pertaining to radiologic technologists.Regulations were...

Connecticut Letter to Colleagues

CSRT Letter to ColleaguesThe Connecticut Society of Radiologic Technologists is proud to be the organization that advocates for radiologic technologists and our patients in Connecticut.We recognize that years of study, clinical documentation and the successful completion of...

Delaware R.T.s Resources

Resources for Delaware R.T.sResources for radiologic technologists and radiation therapists in Delaware are available on the Radiation Technologist/Technician Information webpage. The page includes fact sheets, application forms and contact information. The Delaware Office...

Florida Resources

FSRT Advocates for R.T.sThe Florida Society of Radiologic Technologists serves to advance the art and science of radiologic technology in the state of Florida and assist in maintaining high standards of education and training that elevates the quality of patient care...

Georgia Advocates for R.T. Standards

Georgia RA Licensure Bill IntroducedGeorgia House Bill 434,introduced by Rep. Lee Hawkins, relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board, provides for the licensing of radiologist assistants. The bill is scheduled for a hearing with the House Health Committee on Feb...

Hawaii Works for R.T.s

The Hawaii Society of Radiologic Technologists works for members to advance the radiologic technology disciplines and specialties, maintain high standards of education, enhance the quality of patient care and to further the welfare and advance the profession of radiologic...

Idaho Web-based Training Course

Idaho regulates the radiologic technology profession by completing a web-based training course that covers the basics of X-ray, radiation safety, Idaho Radiation Control Rules, and inspection of X-ray producing devices. The course meets the minimum requirement for...

There are no bills or regulations pending at this time.ISSRT Advocates for the R.T. ProfessionThe Illinois State Society of Radiologic Technologists monitors legislative and regulatory activity that affects the radiologic technology profession and patient safety.With the...

Indiana Building Strong Relationships

Building Strong RelationshipsThe Indiana Society of Radiologic Technologists believes it is important to nurture relationships with all organizations that have an effect on the radiologic technology profession. That is why we maintain a strong affiliation with the Indiana...

There are no pending bills or regulations at this time. View all Iowa legislative and regulatory activity that ASRT follows.The link will take you to the ASRT Tracking Map, click on Iowa to see the most current information. Iowa Action Items(No action...

Kansas Advocacy Efforts

KSRT Advocacy EffortsThe Kansas Society of Radiologic Technologists is considering legislative activities to strengthen the Kansas Radiologic Technology Practice Act. The goal is to remove provisions in the statute that allow the performance of radiologic technology...

Kentucky Limited Scope Operators Bill

Limited Scope Operators BillLATEST UPDATE: House Bill 61 failed in the 2022 legislative session.House Bill 61, which would change the types of facilities in which limited x-ray machine operators are permitted to work, was introduced on January 4, 2022, by Reps...

There are no pending bills or regulations at this time. View all Louisiana legislative and regulatory activity that ASRT follows.The link will take you to the ASRT Tracking Map, click on Louisiana to see the most current information. Louisiana...

The mission of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is to advance and elevate the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession and to enhance the quality and safety of patient care. ASRT strives to be the premier professional association for the medical imaging and radiation therapy community through education, advocacy, research and innovation.

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