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This Act adopts the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (“Compact”). This Compact takes effect on the date on which this Compact is enacted into law in 7 states. As of January 2026, this Compact has been enacted in 5 states and has been filed in 6 other states. This Compact is an interstate occupational licensure compact for respiratory therapists. There are approximately 130,000 licensed respiratory therapists in the United States. Licensees currently face significant barriers providing services across state borders, even when they meet the qualifications to practice in another state. This Compact will facilitate multistate practice by reducing unnecessary licensure burdens and improve public safety by enhancing state information sharing.
Latest development · Jun 10, 2026
Signed by Governor
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Stell Parker Selby
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Signed by Governor
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 3 On Its Merits
Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Amendment SA 1 to SB 216 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Amendment SA 1 to SB 216 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 3 Favorable
Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate
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