AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO A RESPIRATORY CARE INTERSTATE COMPACT.

This Act adopts the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (“Compact”). This Compact takes effect on the date on which this Compact is enacted into law in 7 states. As of January 2026, this Compact has been enacted in 5 states and has been filed in 6 other states. This Compact is an interstate occupational licensure compact for respiratory therapists. There are approximately 130,000 licensed respiratory therapists in the United States. Licensees currently face significant barriers providing services across state borders, even when they meet the qualifications to practice in another state. This Compact will facilitate multistate practice by reducing unnecessary licensure burdens and improve public safety by enhancing state information sharing.

Voted 6/10/2026View source

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6/10/2026Signed by Governor
5/21/2026Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
5/19/2026Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 3 On Its Merits
4/30/2026Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House
4/23/2026Amendment SA 1 to SB 216 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
4/23/2026Amendment SA 1 to SB 216 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
4/23/2026Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
3/25/2026Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 3 Favorable
1/28/2026Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate