Bill > SB190

This bill ratifies the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, which is an agreement designed to facilitate the interstate practice of respiratory therapy by creating a streamlined process for licensed respiratory therapists to practice across multiple states. The bill establishes a comprehensive framework for how respiratory therapists can obtain a "compact privilege" to work in states other than their home state, while maintaining regulatory oversight and protecting public health. Key provisions include creating a Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission to manage the compact, establishing rules for obtaining and maintaining a compact privilege, and defining how member states will handle licensing, investigations, and disciplinary actions. The compact aims to increase public access to respiratory therapy services, support military members and their spouses, promote professional mobility, and address workforce shortages. It requires participating states to share information through a coordinated data system, conduct criminal background checks, and maintain standards for licensure and professional conduct. The bill also makes numerous technical amendments to Wisconsin statutes to integrate the compact into existing law, including modifications to licensing, renewal, and disciplinary procedures for respiratory care practitioners.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb190