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MO SB1519

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patty Lewis

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an interstate compact allowing licensed respiratory care practitioners to practice in member states without obtaining additional licenses
  • Requires practitioners to hold a valid license in their home state and meet eligibility criteria including no criminal convictions or disciplinary actions
  • Establishes a Respiratory Care Compact Commission to administer the agreement, with representatives from each member state
  • Grants practitioners a "compact privilege" to practice in remote states, subject to that state's scope of practice and laws
  • Requires member states to share investigative and disciplinary information through a coordinated database system

Legislative Description

Establishes the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Emerging Issues and Professional Registration2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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