HB 5015
Relating to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact
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Bill overview
House Bill 5015 seeks to establish the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, allowing licensed respiratory therapists to practice across state lines. The compact aims to improve access to respiratory therapy services by creating a streamlined pathway for therapists to practice in other member states while preserving state regulatory authority. It establishes a commission to oversee the compact, outlines licensing requirements, and includes provisions for data sharing and enforcement. The bill also addresses issues related to active military members and their spouses.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact to facilitate interstate practice of respiratory therapy.
- Creates a Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission to oversee the compact’s operations.
- Defines key terms related to the compact, such as ‘compact privilege,’ ‘encumbered license,’ and ‘significant investigative information.’
- Outlines requirements for member states to participate, including enacting the compact, licensing therapists, and participating in a data system.
- Establishes a process for granting ‘compact privilege’ to active military members and their spouses.
- Includes provisions for adverse action, addressing how states can take disciplinary action against licensees.
- Details data sharing requirements among member states.
- Addresses enforcement mechanisms, including legal action and dispute resolution.
Who is affected
- Respiratory therapists
- Healthcare providers
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