AB 352 — Radiologist assistants.
Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Existing law, the Medical Practice Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of physicians and surgeons by the Medical Board of California. Existing law also provides for the certification and regulation of radiologic technologists by the State Department of Public Health. This bill would requireprohibit a person from holding himself or herself out as a certified radiologist assistant unless he or she meets specified licensure and programmatic requirements, including completion of an approved program that is certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, as specified. This bill would make it an unfair business practice for any person to use the title of "certified radiologist assistant" or any other term, including "licensed," "registered," or "RA," that implies or suggests that the person is certified as a radiologist assistant, if the person does not meet the requirements described above. This bill would also prescribe the services that may be performed by a certified radiologist assistant under the supervision of a qualified physician and surgeon, including specifying that a certified radiologist assistant would be authorized to make initial observations regarding the images for the qualified physician and surgeon but would be prohibited from providing image interpretation, providing a diagnosis, or prescribing medications or therapies.
Bill Text
- Amended 01/04/12 - Amended Assembly Current pdf January 04, 2012
- Amended 04/15/11 - Amended Assembly pdf April 15, 2011
- Amended 03/25/11 - Amended Assembly pdf March 25, 2011
- Amended 03/14/11 - Amended Assembly pdf March 14, 2011
- Introduced 02/10/11 - Introduced pdf February 10, 2011
- AB352 View text html
Action History
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From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
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In committee: Set, second hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Re-referred to Com. on B., P. & C.P.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B., P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Re-referred to Com. on B., P. & C.P.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B., P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.
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Measure version as amended on March 25 corrected.
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In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
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Re-referred to Com. on B., P. & C.P.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B., P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.
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Re-referred to Com. on B., P. & C.P.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B., P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Com. on B., P. & C.P.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 13.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Eng · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Eng
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 352 do?
- Existing law, the Medical Practice Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of physicians and surgeons by the Medical Board of California. Existing law also provides for the certification and regulation of radiologic technologists by the State Department of Public Health. This bill would requireprohibit a person from holding himself or herself out as a certified radiologist assistant unless he or she meets specified licensure and programmatic requirements, including completion of an approved program that is certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, as specified. This bill would make it an unfair business practice for any person to use the title of "certified radiologist assistant" or any other term, including "licensed," "registered," or "RA," that implies or suggests that the person is certified as a radiologist assistant, if the person does not meet the requirements described above. This bill would also prescribe the services that may be performed by a certified radiologist assistant under the supervision of a qualified physician and surgeon, including specifying that a certified radiologist assistant would be authorized to make initial observations regarding the images for the qualified physician and surgeon but would be prohibited from providing image interpretation, providing a diagnosis, or prescribing medications or therapies.
- Who sponsors AB 352?
- AB 352 is sponsored by Eng.
- What is the current status of AB 352?
- This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 352?
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