TN SB2544

Tennessee enters the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, allowing respiratory therapists licensed in member states to practice in other member states through a "compact privilege" without obtaining separate licenses

The compact becomes effective when seven states enact it, creating the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission as a joint government agency to administer the agreement

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 remote state jurisprudence requirements to exercise compact privileges

Active military members and their spouses are exempt from commission fees for compact privileges and may retain their home state designation during active duty

The Board of Respiratory Care may promulgate rules to implement the compact, and member states retain authority to take disciplinary actions against licensees practicing within their jurisdiction