MO SB1083

Requires respiratory therapist license applicants to hold an active credential as a registered respiratory therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care, replacing the previous general "credentials from the certifying entity" requirement

Allows certified respiratory therapist (CRT) credentials earned prior to January 1, 2027 to qualify for licensure, grandfathering in existing CRT holders

Updates terminology throughout from "respiratory care practitioner" to "registered respiratory therapist"

Establishes random audits during license renewal to verify licensees maintain active credentials through the National Board for Respiratory Care, with proof submitted directly from the credentialing organization

Conditional licenses remain valid for up to 12 months pending background check completion and cannot be renewed