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WV HB5015
Bill
Status
Enrolled
3/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dean Jeffries
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AI Summary
- Establishes West Virginia's participation in the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, allowing respiratory therapists licensed in member states to practice across state lines through a compact privilege system
- Creates the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission as a joint government agency composed of commissioners from each member state to oversee compact administration, rulemaking, and enforcement
- Requires licensees seeking compact privileges to 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
- Provides special accommodations for active military members and their spouses, including exemption from commission fees and the ability to designate a home state during active duty
- Grants member states authority to take adverse actions against licenses, conduct joint investigations, issue subpoenas, and share investigative information while preserving each state's regulatory authority over respiratory therapists
Legislative Description
Relating to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact
Health
Last Action
Completed legislative action
3/14/2026
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Resources2/26/2026
Government Organization2/11/2026
Government Administration2/6/2026
Government Organization2/2/2026
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