Bill > SB1083

This bill modifies the licensing requirements for respiratory care practitioners in Missouri by updating several key provisions. The bill changes the credentialing requirements for license applicants, now mandating either an active registered respiratory therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care or current licensure in another state with equivalent standards. The bill introduces a new conditional licensing process that allows applicants to obtain a temporary license while awaiting a background check, with the condition that the license is valid for no more than twelve months and cannot be renewed. Additionally, the bill establishes a new requirement for license renewal, which now includes a random audit to verify that licensees maintain an active credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care. The bill also preserves the option for licensees to obtain an inactive license at renewal and clarifies that practicing with an inactive or lapsed license is considered illegal and subject to penalties. These changes aim to standardize and strengthen the professional requirements and oversight for respiratory care practitioners in the state.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=116