WI AB193

Ratifies Wisconsin's entry into the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, allowing licensed respiratory therapists to practice across member states through a "compact privilege" without obtaining separate licenses in each state

Creates the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission, a joint governmental agency with one commissioner from each member state, empowered to establish bylaws, promulgate binding rules, levy annual assessments, and maintain a coordinated database of licensure and disciplinary information

Requires compact privilege holders to maintain an active home state license, hold a credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care, have no adverse actions within the previous 2 years, and practice within the scope authorized by the remote state

Prohibits the Medical Examining Board from requiring respiratory care practitioner applicants to pass a statutes and rules examination, though applicants may be required to affirm they have read and understand applicable laws

Compact becomes effective when enacted by 7 states; Wisconsin may withdraw with 180 days' notice after repealing the statute, and states in default may be terminated by majority vote of member commissioners