Bill > HB2957

This bill modifies provisions related to respiratory care practitioners by updating the requirements for obtaining a license. Applicants will now need to provide evidence of an active credential as a registered respiratory therapist through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) or a similar organization, or have earned a certified respiratory therapist credential before January 1, 2027. The bill also allows for conditional licenses to be issued while background checks are pending, with specific restrictions and limitations. Additionally, license renewals will be subject to random audits to verify active credentials, and proof of these credentials will be submitted directly to the board by the credentialing organization. The bill also renumbers a section concerning inactive and lapsed licenses.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2957&year=2026&code=R