SB149

Enter into the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Chamber Passed·6/10/26

Ohio SB149 enters Ohio into the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact to facilitate respiratory therapy practice across states.

Ohio SB149 enacts the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact in Ohio, allowing respiratory therapists licensed in one state to practice in other participating states. The Compact aims to improve public access to respiratory therapy services while preserving states' regulatory authority. To practice under the Compact, therapists must hold an active license, meet jurisprudence requirements, and notify the Commission of their intent to practice in another state. The Compact establishes a Commission to oversee its administration, including rulemaking, dispute resolution, and enforcement.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 33–0 · Jun 10
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

DD
2
10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

6 Yea

DDRRRR

0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 10

10:30 AM

Senate Health 5th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

Oct 1, 2025

10:30 AM

Senate Health 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party

History

Jun 16

House

Introduced

Jun 10

Senate

Passed

Jun 10

Senate

Reported - Amended: Health