HB709

AN ACT relating to respiratory care.

Introduced·2/24/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB709 updates regulations for respiratory care, including licensing, telehealth, and emergency procedures.

Kentucky HB709 amends the state's respiratory care regulations. It updates the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care's composition and duties, including the enforcement of respiratory care provisions and evaluation of applicants. The bill allows respiratory therapists to use telehealth for patient care, provided they obtain informed consent and ensure confidentiality. It also outlines emergency procedures for administering epinephrine and bronchodilator rescue inhalers. Penalties are established for violations of the chapter.

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Current
Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 3

House

to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

Feb 24

House

introduced in House

Feb 24

House

to Committee on Committees (H)