HB2644

Establishes the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact to facilitate the practice of respiratory therapy across state lines.

The bill establishes the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, a multi-state agreement to streamline the practice of respiratory therapy across state lines. It aims to improve public access to respiratory therapy services by allowing licensed respiratory therapists to practice in other member states. The compact preserves states' regulatory authority to protect public health and safety. Member states must submit data to a centralized system, and the compact commission will oversee the agreement. Active military members and their spouses can participate with certain benefits.