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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO UPDATE THE GENERAL STATUTES OF NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF RESPIRATORY CARE TO BETTER REFLECT THE CHANGES IN EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND PRACTICE OF THE PROFESSION IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS. Whereas, it is the intention of the North Carolina General Assembly to promote the health and welfare of the citizens of this State; and Whereas, the COVID-19 pandemic has placed increasing demands on all health care professionals; and Whereas, it is the intention of the North Carolina General Assembly that statutes governing the profession of respiratory care reflect current practices, improvements, and other developments that have occurred in the profession; and Whereas, the current statutory language does not fully encompass current practices, improvements, and other developments; Now, therefore,
AI Summary
This bill updates North Carolina's Respiratory Care Practice Act to modernize the regulatory framework for respiratory care professionals, introducing a new category of "advanced respiratory care practitioners" (ARCPs) who can perform more specialized medical procedures under physician supervision. The bill defines new terms such as advanced respiratory care procedures, endorsement, and invasive diagnostic procedures, and expands the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board's composition and responsibilities. It establishes separate licensure requirements for both standard respiratory care practitioners and advanced practitioners, including educational, examination, and background check requirements. The bill creates a comprehensive confidentiality framework for Board investigative information and sets limitations on advanced practitioners' scope of practice, explicitly prohibiting them from performing certain medical activities like diagnosis, prescribing, surgery, and anesthesia delivery. ARCPs will be authorized to perform delegated tasks related to cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary care, with their specific duties determined by their supervising physician and based on their education, training, and competence. The new regulations will take effect on October 1, 2025, giving the Respiratory Care Board time to develop implementing rules, and are intended to enhance healthcare delivery by reflecting current professional practices and responding to challenges highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Cody Huneycutt (R)*,
Ben Moss (R)*,
Mike Clampitt (R),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Jake Johnson (R),
Keith Kidwell (R),
Jeff McNeely (R),
Tim Reeder (R),
Bill Ward (R),
Shelly Willingham (D),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 04/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H71 |
| Analysis - Summary H71-SMBC-20(e2)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H71-SMBC-20(e2)-v-2 |
| Analysis - Summary H71-SMCC-6(e2)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H71-SMCC-6(e2)-v-2 |
| Analysis - Summary H71-SMBC-7(e1)-v-3 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H71-SMBC-7(e1)-v-3 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H71v2.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H71v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H71v0.pdf |
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