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HB 452

Practice of radiologic technology; licensure exceptions.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rod Willett

HB 452 creates licensure exceptions for radiologic technologists in Virginia, potentially expanding access to imaging services while raising patient safety oversight concerns.

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Bill Summary · HB 452

Legislative bill overview

HB 452 modifies Virginia's licensing requirements for radiologic technologists by creating exceptions to standard licensure mandates. The bill passed its Health and Human Services committee with amendments after subcommittee approval, suggesting provisions that allow certain individuals or settings to operate without full licensure under specified conditions.

Why is this important

Radiologic technology licensing directly affects patient safety, as these professionals operate diagnostic imaging equipment with radiation exposure risks. Changes to licensure exceptions can expand access to imaging services in underserved areas or reduce regulatory burdens on facilities, but may also create gaps in quality assurance and professional standards that protect public health.

Potential points of contention

  • Patient safety standards: Whether exceptions maintain adequate quality control and radiation safety protocols that full licensure typically ensures
  • Professional workforce impact: How exemptions affect licensed technologists' employment opportunities and whether they create unfair competition from unlicensed practitioners
  • Scope and specificity: Whether the amended exceptions are narrowly tailored to particular settings (rural clinics, emergencies) or broadly applicable in ways that could undermine the licensure system

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

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