September 2026 Update on Licensure in Alabama

We have exciting news! ALSRT has restarted our efforts to pursue professional licensure for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals in Alabama.

With support from ASRT, we are currently meeting with a lobbyist and other stakeholders to begin working through what this effort will look like. Right now, much of the work is happening behind the scenes. We are discussing potential bill language, identifying concerns that need to be addressed, and working toward finding a legislator who would be willing to sponsor a bill.

We know there will be a lot of questions as this moves forward, and we want to bring our members along throughout the process. There may be times when we cannot share every detail of ongoing discussions, but we plan to provide updates as we are able and explain where we are in the process and what comes next.

We also want to hear from you! This effort affects our profession across the state, and the people working in our hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, radiation therapy departments, and educational programs should have a voice in the conversation.

For now, one of the most helpful things you can do is simply start talking about licensure.

Talk with the people in your department. Ask what they know about licensure and what questions or concerns they have. Talk about why Alabama does not currently license our profession and what licensure could mean for patients, technologists, employers, educators, and the profession as a whole.

We are still early in the process. Before a bill can move through the Alabama Legislature, there is a great deal of work to do, including developing the language, working with stakeholders, finding a legislative sponsor, introducing the bill, and working through the committee and legislative process.

As we reach those different stages, we will share more information. There will also come a time when we may need our members to become more actively involved, whether that means contacting legislators, providing feedback, or helping educate others about the issue. When we get there, we want everyone to understand what we are asking and why it matters.

For now, we want you to know that the work has started again, and we are excited about what lies ahead! We will keep you updated as we move forward, and we hope you will be part of the conversation.