TN HB2145

Tennessee enters 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 to exercise compact privileges.

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.

The compact establishes the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission, a joint government agency with rulemaking authority, to administer the compact, maintain a coordinated data system, and enforce compliance among member states.

The compact becomes effective when enacted by seven states; member states may withdraw with 180 days' notice but must continue recognizing compact licenses during that period.