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HB 72

AN ACT relating to limited X-ray machine operators.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky HB 72 establishes licensing requirements for limited X-ray machine operators to ensure radiation safety competency in medical and dental settings.

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 132)
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Bill Summary · HB 72

Legislative bill overview

HB 72 establishes regulatory framework and licensing requirements for limited X-ray machine operators in Kentucky. The bill, signed into law as Acts Chapter 132, creates standards for individuals who operate X-ray equipment in medical and dental settings under specified conditions.

Why is this important

Licensing limited X-ray operators protects public health by ensuring personnel operating radiation equipment meet minimum competency standards and understand radiation safety protocols. This reduces patient exposure risks and establishes consistent training requirements across healthcare facilities in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope definition: Disagreement over which X-ray procedures constitute "limited" operations versus those requiring full radiologic technologist certification
  • Grandfathering existing operators: Questions about whether currently employed operators without formal certification face mandatory retraining or licensing requirements
  • Training costs and accessibility: Concerns about whether licensing requirements create financial barriers for rural healthcare facilities or dental practices to employ qualified personnel

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

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