WI SB190

Wisconsin ratifies 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

Creates a Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission as a joint government agency to administer the compact, with one commissioner appointed by Wisconsin's Medical Examining Board to represent the state

Respiratory therapists seeking compact privileges must hold an active home state license, maintain National Board for Respiratory Care credentials, have no adverse actions within the previous 2 years, and pay applicable fees

The compact becomes effective when 7 states enact it; member states must participate in a coordinated data system for sharing licensure information, adverse actions, and investigative information

Active military members and their spouses receive fee waivers from the commission and may designate any state where they hold a license as their home state during active duty