A bill for an act enacting the respiratory care interstate compact.

This bill establishes Iowa's participation in the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, allowing licensed respiratory therapists from member states to practice across state lines without obtaining separate licenses in each state. It directly affects respiratory therapists seeking to work in multiple states and patients in those states by improving access to care through streamlined licensing. Key provisions include preserving each state's regulatory authority over licensing, creating a "compact privilege" for therapists to practice where patients are located, and supporting military families relocating between member states. The compact aims to address workforce shortages and reduce administrative burdens for both therapists and states.