Washington HB2113: Radiologic technologists

What the bill says

An act Relating to the supervision of diagnostic radiologic technologists, therapeutic radiologic technologists, and magnetic resonance imaging technologists; amending RCW 18.84.020; and adding a new section to chapter 18.84 RCW.

From the enrolled text:

AN ACT Relating to the supervision of diagnostic radiologic technologists, therapeutic radiologic technologists, and magnetic resonance imaging technologists; amending RCW 18.84.020; and adding a new section to chapter 18.84 RCW. Sec. 1. RCW 18.84.020 and 2024 c 94 s 1 are each amended to read as follows: The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Approved cardiovascular invasive specialist program" or "approved radiologist assistant program" means a school approved by the secretary. The secretary may recognize other organizations that establish standards for radiologist assistant programs or cardiovascular invasive specialist programs and designate schools that meet the organization's standards as approved. (2) "Approved school of radiologic technology" means a school of radiologic technology, cardiovascular invasive specialist program, or radiologist assistant program approved by the secretary or a school found to maintain the equivalent of such a course of study as determined by the department. Such school may be operated by a medical or educational institution, and for the purpose of providing any requisite clinical experience, shall be affiliated with one or more general hospitals. (3) "Cardiac or vascular catheterization" means all anatomic or physiological studies of intervention in which the heart, coronary arteries, or vascular system are entered via a systemic vein or artery using a catheter that is manipulated under fluoroscopic visualization. …

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Sponsors

• Andrew Engell (R) · primary sponsor
• Lisa Parshley (D)
• Lauren Davis (D)
• David Stuebe (R)
• Deb Manjarrez (R)
• Matt Marshall (R)
• Tarra Simmons (D)
• Adam Bernbaum (D)
• Hunter Abell (R)
• Sam Low (R)
• Stephanie Barnard (R)
• Janice Zahn (D)

Latest actions

1. March 9, 2026: Effective date 6/11/2026.
2. March 9, 2026: Chapter 10, 2026 Laws.
3. March 9, 2026: Governor signed.
4. March 3, 2026: Delivered to Governor.
5. February 28, 2026: President signed.
6. February 28, 2026: Speaker signed.
7. February 28, 2026: Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
8. February 28, 2026: Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
9. February 27, 2026: Placed on second reading consent calendar.
10. February 25, 2026: Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

Votes

• 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 28, 2026): 48 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care: Do pass (February 24, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
• 3rd Reading & Final Passage (February 16, 2026): 97 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Committee on Health Care & Wellness: Do pass (January 21, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2113?

HB2113 is a bill in the Washington Legislature (2025-26 Regular Session): Radiologic technologists.

What does HB2113 do?

In its own words: An act Relating to the supervision of diagnostic radiologic technologists, therapeutic radiologic technologists, and magnetic resonance imaging technologists; amending RCW 18.84.020; and adding a new section to chapter 18.84 RCW.

What is the status of HB2113?

Signed into law as of March 9, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/11/2026. (March 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2113?

Andrew Engell (R), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2113?

On the Washington Legislature website: https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2113&Year=2025