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HB 2390

An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Armanini and 21 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania joins the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact to enable cross-state licensure and streamlined practice for respiratory care professionals.

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Bill Summary · HB 2390

Summary of HB 2390 (Pennsylvania, 2025-2026)

Title

An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact.

Purpose and Intent

  • Authorizes Pennsylvania to join the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (RCIC).
  • Establishes the framework and form of the compact as it applies to Pennsylvania.
  • Confers additional powers and duties on state offices (Governor and the Secretary of the Commonwealth) and on the RCIC to implement and administer the compact.

Key Provisions (likely elements based on typical RCIC adoption bills)

  • Formal authorization for Pennsylvania to become a member state in the RCIC, a multistate agreement governing licensure and practice of respiratory care professionals across state lines.
  • Adoption of the compact’s text and provisions into Pennsylvania law.
  • Creation or designation of state-level responsibilities, including:
    • Compliance with RCIC standards, procedures, and enforcement mechanisms.
    • Interaction with other member states for licensure verification, discipline, and practice privileges.
    • Notification and reporting requirements related to scope of practice, licensure, and any changes to the compact.
  • Assignment of duties to the Governor and the Secretary of the Commonwealth (or equivalent state offices) to execute the compact, coordinate with the RCIC, and ensure statutes align with compact requirements.
  • Provisions to address licensure mobility for respiratory care practitioners (e.g., license recognition across member states, process for licensure via compact, and a mechanism to handle complaints or disciplinary actions).
  • Potential funding or resource implications for state agencies to administer compact-related activities (e.g., staffing, IT systems for credential verification).

Who Would Be Affected

  • Respiratory care professionals licensed or seeking licensure in Pennsylvania.
  • Pennsylvania-based employers and healthcare providers who employ respiratory care practitioners.
  • State agencies, particularly:
    • The Governor’s office (executive action to enter and administer the compact).
    • The Secretary of the Commonwealth (administration, licensure processes, and inter-state communications).
    • Pennsylvania licensing boards or authorities responsible for respiratory care licensure and oversight.
  • Other RCIC member states (through cross-state licensure processes and shared enforcement/compliance activities).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The bill’s primary procedural effect is to authorize Pennsylvania’s entry into the RCIC and to adopt the compact’s form and requirements.
  • The timing would depend on legislative approval and, once enacted, subsequent actions by the Governor or state agencies to execute the compact and implement its provisions.
  • Possible schedule items (typical RCIC implementation) include:
    • Establishment of MOUs or internal policies aligning Pennsylvania licensure with the compact.
    • Transition plan for current licensed respiratory care practitioners.
    • Launch of interstate credential verification systems and cross-state licensure processing.
    • Ongoing reporting to the General Assembly on implementation status and any enforcement actions.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Expanded licensure mobility for respiratory care practitioners, potentially reducing barriers to practice across state lines.
  • Streamlined credentialing for professionals moving or providing care across RCIC member states.
  • Enhanced consistency in licensure standards and disciplinary actions across participating states.
  • Administrative and fiscal considerations for Pennsylvania to support compact operations (technology, staffing, compliance monitoring).
  • Implications for patient access to respiratory care services, particularly in border areas or in situations requiring rapid deployment of clinicians.

Note: This summary reflects the bill’s stated purpose and typical RCIC adoption elements. For precise text, exact provisions, definitions, penalties, funding details, and implementation timelines, consult the bill’s official language and any associated fiscal notes or committee analyses.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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