Georgia HB571: Professions and businesses; licensing of radiologist assistants; provide

What the bill says

To amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to provide for the licensing of radiologist assistants; to provide for continuing education requirements; to repeal a provision relating to radiologist assistant defined; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for licensure requirements; to provide for renewal requirements; to prohibit holding oneself out as a radiologist assistant without licensure…

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to provide for the licensing of radiologist assistants; to provide for continuing education requirements; to repeal a provision relating to radiologist assistant defined; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for licensure requirements; to provide for renewal requirements; to prohibit holding oneself out as a radiologist assistant without licensure; to provide for licensure for currently employed radiologist assistants; to provide for the duties and powers of the Georgia Composite Medical Board with respect to radiologist assistants; to provide that radiologists may use the services of licensed radiologist assistants; to prohibit certain practices by radiologist assistants; to provide for an advisory committee; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: H. B. LC 46 1142 SECTION 1. Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, is amended by revising subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-11, relating to continuing education requirement and required training for physicians, as follows: "(a)(1) The board shall be authorized to require …

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Sponsors

• John Albers (R) · primary sponsor
• Lee Hawkins (R, 27) · primary sponsor
• Rick Jasperse (R, 11)
• Katie Dempsey (R, 13)
• Jackson, Mack (D, 128)
• Deborah Silcox (R, 53)
• Darlene Taylor (R, HD-173)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2026: Act 404
2. May 5, 2026: Effective Date
3. May 5, 2026: House Date Signed by Governor
4. April 6, 2026: House Sent to Governor
5. March 18, 2026: House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
6. February 25, 2026: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
7. February 25, 2026: Senate Third Read
8. January 29, 2026: Senate Read Second Time
9. January 28, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
10. March 10, 2025: Senate Read and Referred

Votes

• House Vote #714 (March 18, 2026): 164 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Senate Vote #581 (February 25, 2026): 51 yea, 2 nay, passed
• House Vote #236 (March 6, 2025): 162 yea, 11 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB571?

HB571 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Professions and businesses; licensing of radiologist assistants; provide.

What does HB571 do?

In its own words: To amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to provide for the licensing of radiologist assistants; to provide for continuing education requirements; to repeal a provision relating to radiologist assistant defined; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to provide for licensure requirements; to provide for renewal requirements; to prohibit holding oneself out as a radiologist assistant without licensure…

What is the status of HB571?

Signed into law as of May 5, 2026. Latest action: Act 404 (May 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB571?

John Albers (R), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB571?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70654