Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 452: Practice of radiologic technology; licensure exceptions, sunset.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 452 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Practice of radiologic technology; licensure exceptions, sunset. Primary sponsor: Rod Willett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0144).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Practice of radiologic technology; licensure exceptions. Permits a person employed or engaged by a hospital, health system, or urgent care center that is affiliated with a hospital or health care system to practice within the scope of his employment as a radiologic technologist, radiologic assistant, or radiologic technologist, limited without obtaining a license. Under current law, such exception only applies to radiologic technologists who are employees of a hospital. The bill exempts the initial promulgation of regulations pursuant to the bill by the Board of Medicine from the requirements of the Administrative Process Act. The bill has an expiration date of July 1, 2029.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Willett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0144)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 144 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB452)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB452ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (39-Y 1-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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