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ArizonaHB 2050Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular SessionHouseWALLET

radiologic technologists; radiologist assistants

Sponsored By: Selina Bliss (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

More procedures for bone scan technologists

Arizona rules must allow certified practical bone densitometry technologists to use these machines on a person's hips, spine, and extremities. Radiologic technologists may still operate bone densitometry machines.

Practitioners avoid extra X-ray license

Arizona no longer requires a separate license for a state-licensed nurse practitioner to use a diagnostic X-ray machine. Nurse practitioners must still follow the rules for their existing license.

Rural radiologist assistants get broader supervision

Radiologist assistants may work under general supervision in counties with fewer than 500,000 people or at licensed critical access hospitals. Written protocols must be reviewed at least yearly, and assistants must follow them. A radiologist must observe and document their work at least every six months. An on-site radiologist must be available for consultation at least once every five working days, and readily reachable by telecommunication.

Stronger training and exams for technologists

Schools seeking state approval must meet required standards, including at least 400 classroom hours and 1,650 clinical hours. Programs must cover required subjects and provide at least 80 hours of supervised image critiques. Certification exams cover imaging, patient care, and other required subjects, following standards set by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Radiologic licenses lose telehealth status

A license under Arizona's radiologic technology chapter no longer qualifies a person as a health care provider under the telehealth chapter. The law does not state how this changes telehealth services, payment, or patient access.

Imaging technologists face rule-set fees

Applicants and people renewing mammographic or computed tomography technologist certificates pay fees set by the state health department. The former fee was $20, but the new amounts are not stated and may be higher or lower.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Selina Bliss

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 132 • No: 29

House vote • 4/9/2026

Final Reading: Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 10

House vote • 4/9/2026

Concurrence: Passed

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/7/2026

Third Reading: Passed

Yes: 28 • No: 1

Senate vote • 3/11/2026

Health and Human Services: DP

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 2/25/2026

Third Reading: Passed

Yes: 37 • No: 16

House vote • 2/9/2026

Rules: C&P

Yes: 7 • No: 0

House vote • 1/22/2026

Health & Human Services: DPA

Yes: 10 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    4/13/2026Governor

  2. Final Reading: Passed

    4/9/2026House

  3. Concurrence: Passed

    4/9/2026House

  4. Third Reading: Passed

    4/7/2026Senate

  5. Committee of the Whole: do pass amended

    4/2/2026Senate

  6. Rules: PFC

    3/16/2026Senate

  7. Health and Human Services: DP

    3/11/2026Senate

  8. Senate Second Reading

    3/3/2026Senate

  9. Senate First Reading

    3/2/2026Senate

  10. Third Reading: Passed

    2/25/2026House

  11. Committee of the Whole: do pass amended

    2/24/2026House

  12. Rules: C&P

    2/9/2026House

  13. Health & Human Services: DPA

    1/22/2026House

  14. House Second Reading

    1/13/2026House

  15. House First Reading

    1/12/2026House

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