Senate Bill 281, introduced by Senator Cabral-Guevara and co-sponsored by Representatives Sortwell, Dittrich, and Kitchens, seeks to amend current law regarding the practice of radiography in Wisconsin. Under existing regulations, individuals must obtain a license from the Radiography Examining Board to engage in radiography, which involves imaging anatomical structures using X-rays for medical diagnosis. The law currently exempts certain professionals, including physicians, chiropractors, dentists, and physician assistants, from this licensing requirement.

This bill proposes to add certified advanced practice nurse prescribers to the list of those exempt from needing a license to practice radiography. Specifically, it creates a new provision in the statutes, 462.02 (2) (g), which states that advanced practice nurse prescribers certified under section 441.16 (2) are allowed to engage in radiography without a license. This change aims to expand the scope of practice for advanced practice nurses and enhance their ability to contribute to medical imaging and diagnosis.