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HB 5139

AN ACT CONCERNING REGISTRATION FEES FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC X-RAY DEVICES .

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anne Dauphinais and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill adjusts registration fees and procedures for medical X-ray device operators, affecting healthcare facility compliance costs and state radiation safety oversight funding.

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Bill Summary · HB 5139

Legislative bill overview

HB 5139 modifies the registration and fee structure for diagnostic and therapeutic X-ray devices in Connecticut. The bill appears to adjust how facilities that operate these medical imaging and radiation therapy devices register with the state and what fees they pay for regulatory oversight.

Why is this important

X-ray devices pose radiation exposure risks and require state oversight to protect public health. How Connecticut structures registration fees affects operational costs for hospitals, clinics, and medical practices, which may influence healthcare accessibility and affordability in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost burden on healthcare providers: Changes to registration fees could increase operating expenses for medical facilities, potentially passed to patients or affecting facility profitability
  • Regulatory effectiveness vs. affordability: Higher fees fund better radiation safety oversight, but excessive fees may strain smaller clinics or rural facilities
  • Competitive equity: Different fee structures might disadvantage certain facility types (private practices vs. hospital systems) depending on how the bill structures the new fees

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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