Bill > SB149

This bill enacts the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, allowing licensed respiratory therapists to practice in other member states, thereby improving access to care and addressing workforce shortages. The compact establishes a commission to oversee its implementation and sets forth definitions for terms like "Compact Privilege" (the authorization to practice in another member state) and "Home State" (a therapist's primary state of residence). It outlines requirements for states to join and for therapists to obtain a compact privilege, including maintaining an active license in their home state and not having recent adverse actions against their license. The bill also details procedures for adverse actions, dispute resolution, and the establishment of a data system to share relevant information among member states, while ensuring patient privacy and regulatory authority are maintained.