GeorgiaHB 5712025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Professions and businesses; licensing of radiologist assistants; provide

Sponsored By: Katie Dempsey (Republican), Lee Hawkins (Republican), Mack Jackson (Democrat), Rick Jasperse (Republican), Deborah Silcox (Republican), Darlene Taylor (Republican)

Signed by Governor

HealthRegulated Industries and UtilitiesGeneral Bill

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Radiologist assistants face new licensing rules

Georgia license applicants must be at least 21, meet board application rules, and hold required national radiographer and assistant credentials. Applicants pay board-set fees; licenses last two years, and renewal requires continued certification and registration. Radiologist assistants are exempt from the general 40-hour training rule every two years, but the board may set separate requirements. Expired or inactive licenses can be restored after application, payment of restoration fees, and proof of fitness to practice. Qualifying military members avoid a lapsed renewal fee by applying and submitting satisfactory evidence within two years after service ends.

Radiologist assistants get a licensing transition

Beginning July 1, 2026, Georgia requires a state license to perform radiologist assistant work, subject to stated exceptions. Unlicensed people cannot use titles or signs suggesting they are licensed. Existing assistants can keep practicing by verifying Georgia employment on the law's effective date and applying for the appropriate license. Exceptions cover students training in general hospitals under direct radiologist supervision and work allowed under another Georgia professional license. Qualifying assistants performing duties in the armed forces, Public Health Service, or Department of Veterans Affairs are also exempt.

Radiologist assistants gain duties with limits

Qualified, licensed radiologist assistants can perform advanced imaging and related procedures under a radiologist's required supervision. Procedures requiring direct supervision need the radiologist on site. Noninvasive procedures can use general supervision unless the board restricts them; other procedures need board authorization. Assistants cannot interpret images, diagnose conditions, or prescribe medicines or treatments. The board sets practice rules consistent with federal supervision standards and may cap how many assistants one radiologist supervises.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Cosponsors

John Albers
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 377 • No: 15

House vote • 3/18/2026

Agree to Senate Substitute

Yes: 164 • No: 2 • Other: 7

Senate vote • 2/25/2026

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

Yes: 51 • No: 2 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/6/2025

PASSAGE

Yes: 162 • No: 11 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

House Date Signed by Governor
5/5/2026House
Act 404
5/5/2026
Effective Date
5/5/2026
House Sent to Governor
4/6/2026House
House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
3/18/2026House
Senate Third Read
2/25/2026Senate
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
2/25/2026Senate
Senate Read Second Time
1/29/2026Senate
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
1/28/2026Senate
Senate Read and Referred
3/10/2025Senate
House Third Readers
3/6/2025House
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute
3/6/2025House
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2/28/2025House
House Second Readers
2/26/2025House
House First Readers
2/24/2025House
House Hopper
2/21/2025House

Bill Text

HB 571/AP* (v8)
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