Adopt the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

LB 735 adopts the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, allowing Nebraska-licensed respiratory therapists to practice in other participating states without obtaining a new license. The bill requires criminal background checks for initial licensure and aligns Nebraska's respiratory therapy regulations with the compact's standards. This policy directly affects respiratory therapists seeking to work across state lines, particularly benefiting military families relocating between states and addressing workforce shortages. The compact aims to improve public access to respiratory therapy services by reducing administrative barriers for therapists and states.