OH SB149

Ohio 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 home state license, maintain National Board for Respiratory Care credentials, have no adverse actions within the previous 2 years, and meet any jurisprudence requirements of remote states

Creates the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission as a joint government agency to administer the compact, with each member state having one commissioner appointed by its respiratory therapy licensing authority

The compact takes effect when enacted by 7 states; Ohio's State Medical Board must select a commissioner within 60 days of the compact being entered

Active military members and their spouses are exempt from Commission fees for Compact Privileges and may designate any state where they hold a license in good standing as their home state