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A 2416

Modifies age and education requirement to qualify as radiologic technologist.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Tennille McCoy

The bill broadens radiologic technologist licensure by allowing applicants as young as 16 with expanded education pathways to address workforce shortages.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
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Bill Summary · A 2416

Summary of Bill A 2416 (Session 222) – New Jersey

Purpose and intent

  • The bill modifies the qualifications to obtain a radiologic technologist license in New Jersey.
  • It lowers the minimum age to apply for licensure to 16 and expands acceptable pathways through secondary education or equivalent programs that lead to a high school diploma.
  • The underlying aim is to address shortages in the radiologic technologist workforce by broadening eligibility pathways.

Key provisions and changes

  • General licensure admission (Section 6 A):

    • The board may admit an applicant to examination for licensing upon:
    • Payment of a nonrefundable fee set by rule of the commission.
    • Submission of satisfactory evidence (verified by oath or affirmation) that the applicant:
      • Is at least 16 years old (reducing the prior age of 18 mentioned in current language).
      • Is of good moral character.
      • Has one of the following educational qualifications:
      • Successfully completed a four-year course of study in a secondary school approved by the State Board of Education, or
      • Passed an approved equivalency test, or
      • Enrolled in either:
        • A four-year course of study in a secondary school approved by the State Board of Education, or
        • An alternative education program, both of which lead to a high school diploma or its equivalent.

  • Licensure requirements by specialty (Section 6 B):

    • In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants must meet specialty-specific educational requirements:
    • Diagnostic X-ray Technologist (LRT (R)): must have completed a 24-month course of study in radiologic technology or its board-approved equivalent.
    • Radiation Therapy Technologist (LRT (T)): must have completed a 24-month course in radiation therapy technology or its board-approved equivalent.
    • Chest X-ray Technologist (LRT (C)): must have completed the basic curriculum for chest radiography or its equivalent.
    • Dental X-ray Technologist (LRT (D)): must have completed the curriculum for dental radiography or its equivalent.
    • Podiatric X-ray Technologist (LRT (P)): must have completed the basic podiatric radiography curriculum or its equivalent.
    • Orthopedic X-ray Technologist (LRT (O)): must have completed the basic orthopedic radiography curriculum or its equivalent.
    • Urologic X-ray Technologist (LRT (U)): must have completed the basic urologic radiography curriculum or its equivalent.
    • Radiologist Assistant (RA): must have completed the basic radiologist assistant curriculum or its equivalent.
    • The board will determine what constitutes “satisfactory completion” and approvals of programs, ensuring standards and criteria for diagnostic or radiation therapy programs are met.

Who is affected

  • Individuals seeking licensure as radiologic technologists in New Jersey, including:
    • Prospective diagnostic, radiation therapy, chest, dental, podiatric, orthopedic, urologic, and radiologist assistant technologists.
  • Educational and training programs seeking board approval must align with the board’s criteria and standards.
  • The New Jersey Radiologic Technology Board (or the relevant licensing board) is responsible for implementing and enforcing the new requirements.

Timeline and implementation

  • Effective date: The act states that it shall take effect immediately upon enactment.
  • This means the lowered age threshold and new education-by-specialty requirements would apply to licensure applications filed after the act becomes law.

Additional notes

  • The bill’s summary indicates the changes are intended to address workforce shortages in radiologic technology.
  • It retains a general licensure framework (age, character, and education), but expands acceptable early-entry pathways and specifies detailed educational prerequisites by specialty.

If you’d like, I can compare these provisions to current law (P.L.1981, c.295) for a point-by-point before-and-after analysis or provide potential implementation considerations for the licensing board.

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

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