MO HB2644

Missouri would join the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, allowing respiratory therapists licensed in member states to practice in other member states through a "Compact Privilege" without obtaining additional state licenses

Licensees must hold an active home state license, maintain National Board for Respiratory Care credentials, have no adverse actions within the previous 2 years, and pay applicable fees to exercise the compact privilege

Establishes the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission as a joint government agency composed of one commissioner from each member state's respiratory therapy licensing authority

The compact takes effect when enacted by 7 states; member states must participate in a shared data system tracking licensure information, adverse actions, and significant investigative information

Active military members and their spouses receive fee exemptions from Commission charges and may designate a home state where they hold a current license while on active duty