If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by adding a new requirement for hospitals and other health care institutions that perform procedures involving real-time x-ray imaging. Specifically, it would mandate that by July 1, 2027, at least 50 percent of the procedure rooms in these facilities must be equipped with a radiation protection system. This requirement aims to enhance safety for health care personnel exposed to ionizing radiation during medical procedures.

The bill also defines what constitutes a "radiation protection system," specifying that it must be a shielding system capable of protecting against scatter or direct ionizing radiation exposure, providing protection equal to or greater than a 0.25 millimeter lead-equivalent apron, and including real-time dosimetry to monitor radiation exposure during procedures. Notably, the bill removes outpatient surgical centers and other health care institutions from the installation requirement, focusing solely on hospitals.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-434.03