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WA HB1114
Bill
Status
Passed
4/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mari Leavitt
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AI Summary
- Washington joins the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, allowing respiratory therapists licensed in member states to practice across state lines through a "compact privilege" without obtaining separate licenses in each state
- Licensees must hold an active home state license, maintain National Board for Respiratory Care credentials, have no adverse actions within the previous two years, and pay applicable fees to exercise compact privileges
- Creates the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission, a joint government agency composed of one commissioner from each member state, with authority to establish rules, collect fees, maintain a shared data system, and oversee compact administration
- Active military members and their spouses are exempt from commission compact privilege fees and may designate any state where they hold a license as their home state during active duty
- The compact takes effect when seven states have enacted it; Washington's participation becomes effective July 27, 2025
Legislative Description
Concerning the respiratory care interstate compact.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
4/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules3/21/2025
Health & Long-term Care3/6/2025
Rules2/13/2025
Appropriations1/24/2025
Postsecondary Education & Workforce1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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