SB2494

SB2494 amends the Respiratory Care Practice Act, extending its repeal date to January 1, 2031, and modifies the Respiratory Care Board's membership.

SB2494 amends the Respiratory Care Practice Act by extending its repeal date from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2031. It also changes the membership of the Respiratory Care Board to five members, with three members currently engaged in respiratory care practice and one member being a hospital administrator. A majority of the Board members now constitutes a quorum. The bill also mandates that applicants and licensees provide a valid address and email address to the Department, which will serve as their address and email of record.