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Subcommittee endorses joining respiratory-care interstate compact
Summary
HB 21‑45 would join an interstate compact for respiratory therapists to streamline credentialing and improve workforce access; the subcommittee advanced the bill without questions.
Chairman Terry (speaker 8) presented House Bill 21‑45 to join the respiratory‑care interstate compact, which the chairman said would expedite credentialing for respiratory therapists without sacrificing quality and would help address workforce shortages.
"These compacts help health care professionals to expedite their credentialing process without sacrificing quality, thus improving Tennessee's access to a critical health care workforce," Chairman Terry said. Committee members had no questions and the clerk recorded 6 ayes and 0 nays; HB 21‑45 will advance to the full Health Committee.
Supporters argued the compact aligns Tennessee with other health‑care licensing compacts and reduces friction for therapists moving across state lines.
