10/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/27/2026 08:14
Senate Bill 1334, which establishes a statewide licensure and certification process for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals in Pennsylvania, passed the Senate, progressed through the House of Representatives and was approved by Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-PA, on Oct. 22.
SB 1334, the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Health and Safety Act, was introduced by Sens. Lynda Culver, R-PA, and Nick Pisciottano, D-PA, and seven cosponsors and amends the Medical Practice Act of 1985.
The bill aims to ensure that medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals meet consistent professional and training standards by obtaining licensure through the State Board of Medicine and includes the disciplines of radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, limited practice, radiologist assistants and nuclear medicine technology.
The ASRT, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists, Philadelphia Society of Radiologic Technologists and other partner organizations advocated on behalf of the legislation.
Visit the ASRT Advocacy Action Center for more information about SB 1334.