relative to the regulation of recreational therapists and respiratory care practitioners and relative to delaying the effective dates of various new procedures for criminal history records checks.

HB 214 establishes new regulations for recreational therapists and respiratory care practitioners, setting standards for their licensing and practice. It also delays the implementation of certain criminal background check procedures for these professions, with specific effective dates: sections 1 and 3 take effect August 22, 2025, while sections 2 and 4 begin July 1, 2026. The bill directly affects healthcare professionals in these fields and the agencies responsible for conducting background checks. It modifies existing requirements without changing the core regulatory framework for these occupations. The delay provides additional time for compliance with the new background check procedures.