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This bill proposes that Vermont adopt the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, which is an agreement among states to allow licensed respiratory therapists to practice in other member states. The Compact aims to improve access to respiratory therapy services, enhance public health and safety, and support workforce mobility, especially for active military members and their spouses. It establishes a commission to oversee the Compact, sets definitions for terms like "Compact privilege" (the authorization to practice in another member state) and "home state" (a therapist's primary state of licensure), and outlines requirements for state participation, including data sharing and complaint investigation. The bill also details procedures for adverse actions against licensees, the powers and responsibilities of the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission, and rules for its operation, including public meetings and rulemaking processes. Finally, it specifies the effective date of the act as July 1, 2026.

Health and Social Services

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.524