MO HB2618

Adds 13 new sections to Chapter 334, RSMo, enabling Missouri to join the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, which allows licensed respiratory therapists to practice across member states through a "Compact Privilege" without obtaining separate licenses in each state

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

Creates the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission as a joint government agency with one commissioner per member state to administer the compact, establish rules, maintain a data system of licensure information, and enforce compliance

Provides special provisions for active military members and their spouses, including the ability to designate a home state during active duty and exemption from Commission fees for Compact Privileges

Compact takes effect when enacted by 7 states; member states may withdraw with 180 days notice after enacting a repealing statute, and the Commission may terminate non-compliant states by majority vote of commissioners