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Patient Safety: New Radiation Protection Rules in Nuclear Medicine.

This act aims to enhance patient safety during nuclear medicine procedures. It introduces stricter rules for reporting unintended radiation exposure, protecting citizens from excessive radiation doses during medical treatments. This ensures better health protection for patients.
Key points
Requires reporting of cases where a patient received an excessive radiation dose during a nuclear medicine procedure, e.g., due to radioactive substance leakage.
Specific radiation dose limits are defined, beyond which an event must be reported, increasing transparency and accountability.
New rules will take effect 18 months after enactment, allowing medical facilities time to adapt.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2541
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]
Process start date: 2025-04-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Nuclear Medicine Clarification Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2541.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires reporting of cases where a patient received an excessive radiation dose during a nuclear medicine procedure, e.g., due to radioactive substance leakage.
  • Specific radiation dose limits are defined, beyond which an event must be reported, increasing transparency and accountability.
  • New rules will take effect 18 months after enactment, allowing medical facilities time to adapt.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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