Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateLouisianaTo Governor
HB 949: HEALTH CARE/PROVIDERS: Provides relative to the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note)
Kim Coates
HB 949 status: To Governor — Becomes Act No. 929 without the Governor's signature (updated Jun 23, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
55OUT OF 100
Score:55/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 20/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill updates the regulatory rules and operational framework for the Louisiana State Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.
Who is affected
Radiologic technologists (X-ray technicians) and the administrative board governing them.
Requirements and enforcement
Compliance with updated board licensure rules and potential fee adjustments.
Costs and funding
The bill specifies an increase in state government costs/fees (EN INCREASE SG RV See Note).
When it takes effect
Became law as Act No. 929 on June 23, 2026.
Potential benefits
Potential for improved professional standards, clearer regulatory guidance, and administrative modernization.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential increased financial burden on professional licensees and lack of detailed visibility into internal fee restructuring.
What is still unknown
Specifics of the fee schedule changes and the detailed impact of administrative rule modifications.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potentially improved regulatory efficiency for professional oversight
- Streamlined administrative functions for the state board
- Clarified legal expectations for licensees
Risks
- Potential for increased licensing fees for technologists
- Costs associated with board-mandated rule changes
- Compliance burdens on small healthcare practices
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Standardized regulatory framework for medical imaging
- Strengthened oversight of state-licensed practitioners
- Clearer authority for the Board of Examiners
Risks
- Lack of granular public transparency requirements
- Limited public input mechanisms for internal board rule updates
- Potential for regulatory capture by professional interests
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Ensures qualified practitioners operate X-ray equipment
- Maintains professional standards for diagnostic imaging
- Promotes public safety through rigorous licensure
Risks
- Possible supply shortages if new fees deter practitioners
- Reliance on current board standards without external checks
- Limited evidence on specific health-safety outcomes
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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