HB3681

RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICE ACT

Introduced·2/7/25

HB3681 amends the Respiratory Care Practice Act to extend its repeal date to January 1, 2031, and updates provisions regarding licensure, practice.

HB3681 amends the Respiratory Care Practice Act by extending its repeal date to January 1, 2031. It updates the definition of "respiratory care practitioner" and clarifies the scope of practice for respiratory care practitioners. The bill also revises the criteria for licensure, including education and examination requirements. It outlines disciplinary actions for violations, such as unprofessional conduct, malpractice, and failure to report suspected abuse.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

4:00 PM

Health Care Licenses Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

10:00 AM

Health Care Licenses Committee Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 25, 2025

House

Second Reading - Short Debate

Mar 25, 2025

House

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate