DelawareCompact law sets cross-state practice rules for respiratory therapists
Delaware's law allows eligible respiratory therapists to practice in other compact states once seven states have enacted the compact and its rules apply.
What it does
Eligible respiratory therapists may practice in other compact member states through a shared privilege. They must meet that state's requirements and pay any required fees.
Argument forOnce the compact takes effect, eligible therapists could reach patients in other member states through a shared privilege, which may improve access to respiratory care.
Argument againstA home-state license restriction could block a therapist from practicing in every compact state until the restriction ends and two years have passed.
More detail
The compact allows eligible respiratory therapists to practice in another member state using a compact privilege. The privilege applies in another state that has enacted the compact and joined its Commission. Therapists must hold an active home-state license and qualifying national credential, notify the Commission, meet the remote state's requirements, and pay any required fees. Therapists must follow the remote state's practice rules. A home-state license restriction blocks compact privileges until the restriction ends and two years have passed. The compact takes effect when the seventh state enacts it. A privilege lasts while the home-state license remains active and the therapist meets the compact's requirements.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 10Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- May 21Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENTPassed House
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- May 19Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 3 On Its MeritsMinor
- Apr 30Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in HouseMinor
- Apr 23Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 23Amendment SA 1 to SB 216 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESMajor
- Apr 23Amendment SA 1 to SB 216 - Introduced and Placed With BillMinor
- Mar 25Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 3 FavorableMinor
- Jan 28Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in SenateIntroduced
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