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Committee passes bill allowing limited X‑ray operators to work in same facility as other imaging technicians amid safety concerns
Summary
House Bill 72 passed with a favorable report after testimony from medical and radiology stakeholders; proponents said the bill clarifies scope and allows LXMO operators to work in facilities alongside other imaging technicians, while some physicians warned against expanding their role into acute‑care settings.
The committee passed House Bill 72, which modifies KRS 311B.020 to allow limited X‑ray machine operators (LXMO) to operate equipment in the same facility as other imaging technicians and to specify a limited scope of practice, sponsors and witnesses said.
Rep. DJ Johnson presented the bill and invited stakeholders including Tom Underwood of the Kentucky Podiatric Medical Association and others to explain the proposed change. Supporters…
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