Current Bills Related to Radiology

HB 2050 — Radiologic Technologists & Radiologist Assistants

Bill

This is the most significant radiology-specific bill this session. HB 2050 proposes updates to the regulation of radiologic technologists and radiologist assistants, including:
Education and training program standards
Certification, examination, and remediation requirements
Continuing education requirements
Clarification of scope of practice and supervision
Modality-specific certification standards (e.g., mammography, CT)
The bill has advanced through committee and could have long-term implications for workforce quality, patient safety, and operational consistency.

SB 1120 — Radiation Safety & Facility Requirements

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SB 1120 would require the installation of specific radiation protection systems in certain imaging environments. While aimed at improving safety, the bill raises important considerations for radiology, including:
Whether the bill mandates specific technologies versus allowing equivalent safety measures
The role of medical physicists and radiation safety officers in determining appropriate protections
Workflow and operational impacts in interventional radiology, cath labs, and hybrid ORs
Potential unfunded mandates and cost burdens on facilities
This bill warrants close monitoring and possible amendment to ensure flexibility and practicality.

SB 1121 – Personnel Requirements Related to Wearing Shields

Bill

SB 1121 addresses requirements for personnel use of radiation shielding. Key issues for radiology include:
How responsibility for compliance is assigned (institution vs. individual clinician or staff)
Applicability in emergency, trauma, or clinically impractical situations
Whether shielding requirements are integrated into institutional radiation safety programs rather than punitive individual enforcement
Clarifying intent and enforcement language will be critical to avoid unintended consequences for frontline providers.

SB 1118 – Funding Support for Rural Hospitals

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SB 1118 focuses on providing funding support for rural hospitals, which has important downstream implications for radiology services, including:
Sustainability of imaging services in rural and underserved areas
Access to diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures
Ability of rural facilities to maintain equipment, staffing, and safety compliance
This bill aligns with broader efforts to preserve access to care and should be monitored for opportunities to support radiology infrastructure in rural Arizona.

Other Bills of Intrest

HB 2049 – Rural radiation operations and supervision framework.

Bill

Although not exclusively imaging, this bill addresses radiation therapy operations in rural Arizona. It proposes:
Expanded ability for facilities in rural counties (e.g., critical access hospitals) to provide radiation therapy under general supervision with structured protocols.
Mandatory written radiation application procedures with annual review and technologist performance monitoring.
On-site consultation availability at least every five working days.This reflects ongoing attention to access to radiation services outside urban centers.

Make Your Voice Heard: Use Arizona’s Request to Speak (RTS) System

The Request to Speak (RTS) system is Arizona’s official online platform that allows physicians and healthcare professionals to participate directly in the legislative process. Through RTS, you can quickly share your perspective on bills that impact radiology, patient safety, imaging access, workforce standards, and radiation protection—all without leaving your practice.
With an RTS account, you can:
Register your position on specific bills (support, oppose, or monitor)Submit written comments to legislators and committee membersSign up to speak at committee hearings
Legislative decisions made at the Arizona State Capitol directly affect how radiology is practiced in Arizona. RTS ensures that radiologists’ clinical expertise and real-world experience are part of those conversations.
We’ll Set Up Your Account for You
RTS accounts must be physically created at the Arizona State Capitol, which can be a barrier for busy physicians. To make participation easy, the Arizona Radiological Society will create your RTS account on your behalf.
Simply click the link below to register with us:👉 [Register for RTS]
Once your account is created, we will:  Email you your RTS login credentials, Provide step-by-step instructions on how to use the system, Share guidance on when and how to engage on priority radiology legislation!
This is one of the simplest and most effective ways to advocate for your specialty, support your patients, and protect the future of radiology in Arizona.
Every voice matters—and yours carries weight.

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