SB216

An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To A Respiratory Care Interstate Compact.

Final Passage·5/21/26

Delaware SB216 amends Title 24 to facilitate interstate practice of respiratory therapy through the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact.

Delaware SB216 amends Title 24 to facilitate interstate practice of respiratory therapy by establishing the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact. This compact aims to improve public access to respiratory therapy services by allowing licensed respiratory therapists to practice in other member states. The compact preserves state regulatory authority to protect public health and safety. It outlines objectives such as enhancing public access, protecting public health, and promoting cooperation among member states.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 39–0 · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

May 19

1:00 PM

Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)

Mar 25

2:00 PM

Legislative Oversight & Sunset

History

May 21

House

Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT

May 19

House

Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 3 On Its Merits

Apr 30

House

Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House