Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2618: Establishes the "Respiratory Care Interstate Compact"
Status: In committee, March 25, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 334, RSMo, by adding thereto thirteen new sections relating to the respiratory care interstate compact. Section A. Chapter 334, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto thirteen new sections, to be known as sections 334.1950, 334.1953, 334.1956, 334.1959, 334.1962, 334.1965, 334.1968, 334.1971, 334.1974, 334.1977, 334.1980, 334.1983, and 334.1986, to read as follows: 334.1950. 1. Sections 334.1950 to 334.1986 shall be known and may be cited as the "Respiratory Care Interstate Compact". 2. The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate the interstate Practice of Respiratory Therapy wit.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 334, RSMo, by adding thereto thirteen new sections relating to the respiratory care interstate compact. Section A. Chapter 334, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto thirteen new sections, to be known as sections 334.1950, 334.1953, 334.1956, 334.1959, 334.1962, 334.1965, 334.1968, 334.1971, 334.1974, 334.1977, 334.1980, 334.1983, and 334.1986, to read as follows: 334.1950. 1. Sections 334.1950 to 334.1986 shall be known and may be cited as the "Respiratory Care Interstate Compact". 2. The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate the interstate Practice of Respiratory Therapy with the goal of improving public access to Respiratory Therapy services by providing Respiratory Therapists licensed in a Member State the ability to practice in other Member States. The Compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of State licensure. 3. This Compact is designed to achieve the following objectives: (1) Increase public access to Respiratory Therapy services by creating a responsible, streamlined pathway for Licensees to practice in Member States with the goal of improving outcomes for patients; (2) Enhance States' ability to protect the public's health and safety; (3) Promote the cooperation of Member States in regulating the Practice of Respiratory Therapy within those Member States; EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted …