An Act to Certify Chiropractic Assistants Who Perform X-rays as Chiropractic Radiographers
Sponsored By: Nathan Wadsworth (Republican)
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Post x-ray certificates or face discipline
Clinics must post the chiropractic radiographer’s certificate where x-rays are taken so patients can see it. Anyone who breaks the radiography rules, or any licensed supervisor who allows a violation, is subject to board discipline.
How to qualify for x-ray certificate
To get certified, you must hold a valid chiropractic assistant license. You must complete at least 50 hours of board-approved radiology training covering physics and equipment, exposure, radiation safety, anatomy and physiology, and positioning and procedures. You must pass the board exam, unless you are actively registered with the American Chiropractic Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The fee is up to $100.
Keeping your x-ray certificate active
Your certificate expires at the end of the calendar year it is issued. To renew, you must submit the board’s renewal form, finish board-approved continuing radiologic technology education for the year, and pay up to $100. You may renew within 24 months by completing the missed education for each lapsed year and paying the fee. If it is expired more than 24 months, you must meet the original certification requirements again. The board sets the technical and continuing education rules.
New x-ray rules for chiropractic assistants
The law sets who can take x-rays in chiropractic offices. “Chiropractic radiography” means x-rays for chiropractic diagnosis under a chiropractor’s supervision. Staff who take x-rays must hold the new chiropractic radiographer certificate unless already licensed under subchapter 3. A certified assistant may do these x-rays without a separate chiropractor license.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Nathan Wadsworth
Republican • House
Cosponsors
David Haggan
Republican • Senate
Joseph Martin
Republican • Senate
Joshua Morris
Republican • House
Marygrace Cimino
Republican • House
Richard A. Bennett
Independent • Senate
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
ACTPUB Chapter 314
6/15/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/2/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/29/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-269) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-269), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
5/28/2025SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-269).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/27/2025HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025HouseReceived by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
2/20/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-269), adopted by House & Senate
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