Establishes the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact to facilitate the practice of respiratory therapy across member states.

The bill enacts the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, which aims to improve public access to respiratory therapy services by allowing licensed respiratory therapists to practice in other member states. It defines terms, outlines requirements for member states, and establishes the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission to oversee the compact. The commission has powers to adopt rules, maintain a database, and enforce compliance. The compact preserves state regulatory authority and allows for joint investigations and adverse actions against licensees.

Establishes the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact to facilitate the practice of respiratory therapy across member states.

The bill enacts the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, which aims to improve public access to respiratory therapy services by allowing licensed respiratory therapists to practice in other member states. It defines terms, outlines requirements for member states, and establishes the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission to oversee the compact. The commission has powers to adopt rules, maintain a database, and enforce compliance. The compact preserves state regulatory authority and allows for joint investigations and adverse actions against licensees.