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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 314A to enact and enter into the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact with all other jurisdictions that legally join in the compact; declare the purpose of the compact; define terms; establish participation requirements; recognize a licensure privilege and establish requirements; designate home state licensure for active military members; establish penalties and adverse actions against a licensee; establish the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission; create membership rules, establish voting requirements, and permit the commission to establish rules and perform duties; require the compact commission to create a data system and outline the requirements; permit the executive and judicial branches within each state to enforce the compact; establish dispute resolution and outline termination procedures.
AI Summary
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, defines terms like "compact privilege" (the authorization to practice in another member state) and "home state" (a licensee's primary domicile), and outlines requirements for state participation, including licensure and data sharing. It also details procedures for adverse actions against licensees, establishes rules for the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission, including its powers and dispute resolution mechanisms, and sets forth conditions for state withdrawal or termination from the compact. Importantly, the compact includes provisions to support active military members and their spouses by allowing them to maintain a home state license designation.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (6)
Steve Bratcher (R)*,
Beverly Chester-Burton (D),
Daniel Grossberg (D),
Vanessa Grossl (R),
Adam Moore (D),
Aaron Thompson (R),
Last Action
House Committee On Licensing, Occupations, And Administrative Regulations (h) (09:00:00 2/25/2026 Annex Room 154) (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb36.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb36/orig_bill.pdf |
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