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H 2425MASSACHUSETTSSession 194thState Billin committee

Massachusetts establishes board of registration and mandatory licensing requirements for medical physicists

Original title: An Act relative to medical physics

Last action · October 27, 2025: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and MeansSponsor: Sean Garballey

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What This Bill Would Do

Massachusetts creates a 9-member board of registration in medical physics under the department of public health to license practitioners, establish education and continuing education standards, and take disciplinary actions. The bill requires medical physicists to hold a graduate degree, experience, and board certification, while setting rules for provisional licenses and grandfathering pathways.

Why it matters

Medical physicists practicing in Massachusetts must obtain a state-issued license with specific specialty competencies, pay application fees, and meet continuing education standards, while individuals without a license are prohibited from practicing the profession.

Background

Sean Garballey is a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives representing the 23rd Middlesex District. context
State boards of registration typically operate under state departments of health to set professional standards, issue licenses, and handle disciplinary actions for specific occupations. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Medical physicists

Medical physicists must obtain a state license, meet education and board certification requirements, pay application fees, and adhere to professional continuing education and ethical standards.

Directly affected

Radiologic and imaging technologists

Technologists retain the authority to perform quality control measurements and obtain data under the supervision of a licensed medical physicist.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who serves on the new board of registration in medical physics?

The 9-member board consists of 5 licensed medical physicists representing various specialties, 3 licensed physicians, and 1 representative of the general public, all appointed by the commissioner of the department of public health.

What qualifications are required to obtain a medical physicist license?

Applicants must file an application, pay fees, hold a graduate degree with required coursework from an accredited college or university, possess satisfactory experience, and maintain board certification in their medical physics specialty.

Can individuals currently practicing medical physics continue to do so before the board issues licenses?

Yes, anyone practicing medical physics before the effective date may continue practicing until the board establishes formal licensure procedures.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions

Oct 27, 2025HouseCommittee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
Jul 14, 2025Joint
Hearing rescheduled to 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual<br> <span style="color: blue; font-style: italic;">Hearing updated to New End Time</span>
Feb 27, 2025Senate
Senate concurred
Feb 27, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the committee on Public Health

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Introduction of State Licensing for Medical Physicists

Massachusetts shifts from un-boarded professional practice to a formal state-regulated licensing regime administered by a dedicated board under the department of public health.

Department of Public Health

Connected Entities

Department of Public Health, House Ways and Means, Sean Garballey

OrganizationDepartment of Public Health“Commissioner appoints members of the board of registration in medical physics”Map →

OrganizationHouse Ways and Means“Committee to which the bill was referred after a favorable report”Map →

PersonSean Garballey“Representative who filed House Bill No. 2425”Map →

Sources

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malegislature.gov

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