SB 216 DE

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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.

• Eric Buckson Republican · primary
• Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic · primary
• Claire Snyder-Hall Democratic · primary
• Russell Huxtable Democratic · primary
• Josue O Ortega Democratic · primary
• Brian Pettyjohn Republican · primary
• Bryant L. Richardson Republican · primary
• David L. Wilson Republican · primary
• Stell Parker Selby · primary
• William J. Carson Democratic · primary
• Lyndon D. Yearick Republican · primary

1. Jan 28, 2026 Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate · upper
2. Mar 25, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 3 Favorable · upper
3. Apr 23, 2026 Amendment SA 1 to SB 216 - Introduced and Placed With Bill · upper
4. Apr 23, 2026 Amendment SA 1 to SB 216 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
5. Apr 23, 2026 Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES · upper
6. Apr 30, 2026 Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House · lower
7. May 19, 2026 Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 3 On Its Merits · lower
8. May 21, 2026 Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT · lower
9. Jun 10, 2026 Signed by Governor · executive