Adopt the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact to facilitate interstate practice of respiratory therapy.

The bill adopts the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, which aims to improve public access to respiratory therapy services by allowing licensed respiratory therapists to practice in multiple states. The Compact establishes a commission to oversee its administration, including rulemaking, data system management, and dispute resolution. Member states must enact the Compact, license respiratory therapists, and participate in the commission's data system.

Adopt the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact to facilitate interstate practice of respiratory therapy.

The bill adopts the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, which aims to improve public access to respiratory therapy services by allowing licensed respiratory therapists to practice in multiple states. The Compact establishes a commission to oversee its administration, including rulemaking, data system management, and dispute resolution. Member states must enact the Compact, license respiratory therapists, and participate in the commission's data system.