24-04-2025
HB 72 signed into law, improves access to healthcare, X-ray services
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Officials say at the end of March, House Bill 72, sponsored by Owensboro Representative DJ Johnson, was signed into law. The measure expands access to healthcare and is intended to help avoid long waits and backlogs in X-ray services.
Legislators say the new law allows a limited X-ray machine operator to be employed to perform medical imaging at a facility where contrast studies, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine or radiation therapy procedures are performed; however, they will only be permitted to perform limited diagnostic radiography.
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'Allowing limited X-ray operators to perform duties in facilities where other imaging equipment is being used will not only increase employment opportunities for these individuals but also help alleviate staffing shortages, improve operations, and expand access to care,' said Johnson.
According to the Kentucky House Majority Caucus, a limited X-ray machine operator means an individual who performs limited radiographic procedures that shall not include contrast studies, fluoroscopy, nuclear medicine or radiation therapy procedures.
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'I am incredibly proud that House Bill 72 was signed into law. The measure gives medical practices more opportunities to hire limited X-ray operators,' Johnson added. 'This practical, commonsense measure seeks to eliminate barriers healthcare providers face in hiring qualified staff, offering them increased flexibility in how they staff their facilities.'
Officials say House Bill 72 will take effect on June 27.
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