FL H1235

Enacts the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact allowing licensed respiratory therapists to practice across member states without obtaining additional licenses, with the compact taking effect once seven states have enacted it

Creates the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission as a joint government agency to administer the compact, with each member state appointing one commissioner to establish rules, maintain a coordinated database, and oversee compliance

Requires licensees seeking compact privileges to hold an active home state license, maintain National Board for Respiratory Care credentials, have no adverse actions within the previous 2 years, and meet any jurisprudence requirements of the remote state

Allows member states to take adverse actions against licensees' compact privileges and participate in joint investigations, while requiring states to report adverse actions and significant investigative information to the commission's data system

Provides special provisions for active military members and their spouses, including fee exemptions from commission fees and flexibility in designating a home state during active duty