Washington HB1114 establishes a Respiratory Care Interstate Compact to facilitate interstate practice of respiratory therapy.

Washington HB1114 creates the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, enabling respiratory therapists licensed in one member state to practice in other member states. The compact aims to improve public access to respiratory therapy services while preserving states' regulatory authority. Member states must enact the compact, license respiratory therapists, and participate in the commission's data system. The commission oversees the compact, manages a database of licensure and adverse action information, and resolves disputes.

Washington HB1114 establishes a Respiratory Care Interstate Compact to facilitate interstate practice of respiratory therapy.

Washington HB1114 creates the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, enabling respiratory therapists licensed in one member state to practice in other member states. The compact aims to improve public access to respiratory therapy services while preserving states' regulatory authority. Member states must enact the compact, license respiratory therapists, and participate in the commission's data system. The commission oversees the compact, manages a database of licensure and adverse action information, and resolves disputes.