Regulatory Update
January 6, 2026
Limit Scope Radiography License
On December 10, 2025, the Massachusetts Public Health Council voted to approve revisions to 105 CMR 125.000: Licensing of Radiologic Technologists, formally establishing a new license category for Limited Scope Radiography Practice in Massachusetts.
The updated regulations have now been published by the Radiation Control Program (RCP).
Outlined below are key parameters of the new Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography license:
- Applicants may apply to practice in up to two of the following procedure specialties:
- Chest
- Extremities
- Skull/Sinuses
- Spine
- Podiatric Radiography
- Applicants must submit documentation of appropriate coursework in the selected procedure specialties and achieve a passing score established by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on the Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography examination administered by ARRT or another national or international certifying board approved by the Department.
- Limited Scope licensees may not practice in the following procedure specialties:
- Fluoroscopy
- Contrast Media
- Mobile Imaging
- Remote Imaging
- Temporary licenses will not be issued for Limited Scope of Practice in Radiography.
- Individuals licensed under this category must complete 24 continuing education units (CEUs) during each two-year license renewal cycle.
To review the full regulatory language, please download the updated regulations: 105 CMR 125.00.
LXMO Reference Material
Staffing Shortage Resources
ASRT White Paper From the 2024 Consensus Committee on the Future of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Connecticut Task Force – Methods to Address the Shortage of Radiologic Technologists Final Report
Massachusetts Legislature
2025 Watch List
- H.2425 An Act relative to medical physics
- H.2371 An Act removing barriers to care for physician assistants
- S.1502 An Act relative to removing barriers to care for physician assistants
- S.215 An Act relative to physical therapy
Current Relevant Massachusetts Laws and Regulations
- MGL 111 Section 5L: Establishes requirement for Advisory Commission on RT Licensing
- MGL 111 Section 5N: Identifies RCP as the state agency for establishing and enforcing regulations related to exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
- 105 CMR 125.000: Licensing of Radiologic Technologists
- 105 CMR 120 The Control of Radiation
- 105 CMR. 120.400: X-rays in the Healing Arts: establishes requirements for use of x-ray equipment in the healing arts or veterinary medicine.
- 105 CMR 120.405k Equipment/PA’s Regulations
- 105 CMR 127.00 Licensing of Mammography Facilities
- 105 CMR 130.900 NP’s as first assistant in Cardiac Cath Labs
- 243 CMR 2.08 PA’s & Fluoroscopy
- AAPA/ASRT Fluoroscopy Educational Framework for the PA
MA Radiation Control Program
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ASRT Advocacy Resources
Shielding Guidelines Updated
- MA Gonadal Shielding Information Notice
- ASRT Patient Shielding Taskforce
- AAPM Press Release
- NCRP Position Statements
Massachusetts NPs Granted Full Practice Authority
The MSRT represents and serves as the official voice of radiologic technologists, to all public and professional groups within the Commonwealth, on matters concerning the profession in general and in particular, the practice of radiologic technology. We encourage all Massachusetts technologists to take an active role in advocating for our profession and our patients.
Effective August 7, 2024, the Radiation Control Program transitioned to an online application and renewal process for Radiologic Technologists.
All technologists will need to create an online account at Environmental Health eLicensing Portal and link their existing license/s to your new account in the system. Renewal notices will be sent via email
The BCEH eLicensing System User Guide provides instructions on how to get started
More information can be found online at https://www.mass.gov/radiation-control