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KS HB2534
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health and Human Services
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AI Summary
- Kansas would join the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, allowing respiratory therapists licensed in one member state to practice in other member states through a "compact privilege" without obtaining additional licenses
- Licensees must hold an active, unencumbered home state license, maintain National Board for Respiratory Care credentials, have no adverse actions within the previous two years, and pay applicable fees to exercise compact privileges
- The compact establishes the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission, a joint governmental agency composed of one commissioner from each member state, with authority to promulgate rules, maintain a data system of licensure information, and collect fees
- Active military members and their spouses receive special accommodations, including exemption from commission fees for compact privileges and ability to retain home state designation during active duty
- The compact takes effect when seven states enact it, and member states may withdraw with 180 days' notice after enacting a repealing statute
Legislative Description
Enacting the respiratory care interstate compact to provide interstate practice privileges to respiratory therapists.
Last Action
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Public Health and Welfare
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Health and Welfare2/12/2026
Health and Human Services1/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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