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This bill establishes the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, a framework designed to allow licensed Respiratory Therapists (RTs) to practice in multiple states more easily, thereby improving public access to these services. The Compact aims to streamline the process for RTs to obtain the ability to practice in other member states, known as a "Compact Privilege," while still preserving each state's authority to regulate and protect public health and safety. It outlines definitions for key terms like "Member State" (a state that has adopted the Compact), "Home State" (a licensee's primary domicile), and "Remote State" (where a licensee is practicing under a Compact Privilege). The bill also details requirements for states to join the Compact, the qualifications licensees must meet to obtain a Compact Privilege, and the establishment of a Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission to oversee the agreement, manage a data system of licensees, and handle rulemaking and dispute resolution. Provisions are included to support active military members and their spouses, and the Compact specifies how adverse actions against licensees will be handled across member states. The goal is to enhance cooperation among states, reduce administrative burdens, and address potential workforce shortages in respiratory care.

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