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. The bill proposes to create a new provision under section 462.02 (2) (g) of the statutes, which would allow certified advanced practice nurse prescribers to engage in the practice of radiography without the need for a license from the Radiography Examining Board. This addition aligns advanced practice nurse prescribers with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians and physician assistants, who are already exempt from this licensing requirement.

Currently, the law mandates that individuals must be licensed by the Radiography Examining Board to practice radiography, which involves the imaging of anatomical structures using X-rays for medical diagnosis. By including certified advanced practice nurse prescribers in the list of exceptions, the bill aims to expand the scope of practice for these healthcare providers, thereby enhancing access to radiographic services for patients in Wisconsin.