BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1546

HB 1546: Radiologic technologists

Concerning general supervision of diagnostic radiologic technologists, therapeutic radiologic technologists, and magnetic resonance imaging technologists by licensed physicians.

Summary

Exempts a diagnostic radiologic technologist, therapeutic radiologic technologist, and magnetic resonance imaging technologist from direct supervision to perform intravenous contrast procedures, which may instead be performed under general supervision.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SHB 1546), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

IntroducedJan 23, 2025
Out of committeeFeb 21, 2025
Passed HouseMar 10, 2025
Passed Senatestopped here
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Prime sponsor: Lisa Parshley (D-22)
Introduced: January 23, 2025 in the House
Last action: January 12, 2026
Budget: Has a fiscal note
Versions: HB 1546, SHB 1546

AN ACT Relating to general supervision of diagnostic radiologic technologists, therapeutic radiologic technologists, and magnetic resonance imaging technologists by licensed physicians;

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 10, 2025

Version voted on: SHB 1546

95 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	58	0	0	1
Republican	37	0	0	2

How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (3)

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History

Jan 12, 2026By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1546)
Apr 27, 2025By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (SHB 1546)
Mar 12, 2025First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care. (SHB 1546)
Mar 10, 2025Third reading, passed; yeas, 95; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 3. (SHB 1546)
Mar 10, 2025Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SHB 1546)
Mar 10, 20251st substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1546)
Mar 10, 20251st substitute bill substituted.
Mar 9, 2025Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1546)
Mar 9, 2025Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Feb 21, 2025Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1546)
Feb 21, 2025Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 19, 2025HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1546)
Feb 19, 2025HCW - Executive action taken by committee.
Feb 19, 2025HCW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 23, 2025First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

HB 1546 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1546 (2023–24) Chronic pain/good faith · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1546 (2021–22) Multiuse roadway safety acct · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 1546 (2019–20) Marbled murrelet strategy · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1546 (2017–18) Comm hospitals/mental health · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1546 (2015–16) Dual credit ed opportunities · Enacted · Chapter 202, Laws of 2015
HB 1546 (2013–14) Devel. disabilities/DSHS · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1546 (2011–12) Innovation schools and zones · Enacted · Chapter 260, Laws of 2011
HB 1546 (2009–10) From PERS 2 to SERS 2 · Did not pass · died in committee

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