Enter into the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Summary

The bill makes Ohio a member of the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, allowing licensed respiratory therapists from other participating states to work in Ohio while keeping Ohio’s own licensing authority intact. It impacts respiratory therapists, state licensing boards, and patients by expanding access to qualified providers across state lines. The measure seeks to improve public access to respiratory care and patient outcomes without changing Ohio’s regulatory standards.

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