Plain English Breakdown
The effective date is listed in metadata as May 5, 2026, but the specific text of the bill excerpt provided was unreadable (binary PDF data), so this summary relies on the official title and digest for content details.
Licensing for Radiologist Assistants
This law creates a new licensing system so that radiologist assistants can work legally in the state.
What This Bill Does
- Amends Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A. to provide for the licensing of radiologist assistants.
- Sets an effective date for when these rules begin.
- Repeals laws that conflict with this new system.
Who It Names or Affects
- Radiologist assistants who want to work in the state
- The agency responsible for regulating physicians and medical professionals
Terms To Know
- O.C.G.A.
- Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which is the collection of laws for the state.
- Radiologist assistant
- A medical professional who helps radiologists with imaging procedures and patient care.
Limits and Unknowns
- The provided text does not list specific education or exam requirements for the license.
- The source material does not state how much a new license will cost to apply for.
- Details on penalties for working without this new license are not included in the summary.