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Committee backs interstate licensure compact for respiratory care professionals
Summary
House Bill 336 would create an interstate compact allowing respiratory care professionals to practice across state lines and establishes governance and enforcement mechanisms; the committee voted to move the bill forward.
The Health Committee voted to report House Bill 336 favorably after a sponsor presentation that the bill would establish an interstate compact for respiratory care professionals.
"This bill would establish an interstate compact for respiratory care professionals," Representative Hassell told the committee, saying the compact would allow more licensure and practice across state lines and would outline governance and enforcement mechanisms.
Supporters said the compact would make licensure portability easier for respiratory care professionals and set up an enforcement structure. Committee members asked no substantive questions during the recorded discussion.
A motion to report the bill favorably was made by Representative Paul and seconded by Representative Gray. The committee approved the measure by voice vote.
