West Virginia Senate Bill SB 346

West Virginia 2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/15/26
• Refer: 1/15/26

Caption

Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners rule relating to continuing education

Summary

SB 346 concerns a rule from the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board of Examiners relating to continuing education. Based on the bill caption and available context, the measure appears to address the board’s continuing education requirements or standards for licensees in medical imaging and radiation therapy professions. The bill text itself was not available in the provided materials, so the specific regulatory changes cannot be confirmed from the source excerpt. In practical terms, the bill would affect the administrative rules governing professionals regulated by the board, likely including radiologic technologists, radiation therapists, and other licensed imaging practitioners. Any changes would be expected to influence how continuing education is approved, tracked, or required for license renewal, and could affect licensees, employers, and the board’s enforcement or compliance processes.

Impact

The bill’s impact would be on the state’s regulatory framework for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals by modifying or approving a board rule on continuing education. Depending on the rule’s content, it could alter licensure maintenance requirements, continuing education credit standards, or administrative procedures used by the board to oversee practitioners. The measure would primarily affect regulated health care workers and the board responsible for licensing and discipline in this field.

Sentiment

No committee transcript or vote record was provided, so there is no direct evidence of debate, support, or opposition in the available materials. The bill’s referral to Judiciary suggests it was moving through the normal legislative review process for a rule-related measure. On the limited record available, the bill appears procedural and technical rather than controversial.

Contention

Because no discussion transcript or vote history was included, specific points of contention cannot be identified from the provided materials. If there were concerns, they would most likely center on whether the continuing education rule is too burdensome, too lenient, or otherwise inconsistent with professional licensing standards. Potential stakeholders would include the board, licensed imaging and radiation therapy professionals, employers, and any groups concerned with workforce regulation and patient safety.