SB2494

RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICE ACT

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SB2494 amends the Respiratory Care Practice Act to extend its repeal date to January 1, 2031, and updates provisions concerning licensing, practice.

SB2494 amends the Respiratory Care Practice Act by extending its repeal date to January 1, 2031. The bill updates the qualifications for respiratory care practitioners, including requirements for licensure, continuing education, and practice limitations. It specifies activities that unlicensed or non-credentialed individuals can perform under supervision and outlines grounds for disciplinary actions against practitioners. The bill also revises the composition and duties of the Respiratory Care Board and modifies procedures for license renewal, suspension, and restoration.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

113 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 23, 2025

10:00 AM

Health Care Licenses Committee Hearing

Apr 3, 2025

3:00 PM

Licensed Activities Committee Hearing

History

Aug 1, 2025

Senate

Governor Approved

Aug 1, 2025

Senate

Effective Date August 1, 2025; Some Provisions

Aug 1, 2025

Senate

Effective Date January 1, 2026; Some Provisions