Interstate Compacts - As enacted, enacts the "Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Act." - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 63.

HB 2145, the "Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Act," would allow Tennessee to join a multi-state agreement enabling licensed respiratory therapists to practice more easily across participating states. The bill creates a "compact privilege" that lets therapists work in other member states without full re-licensing, while preserving each state's authority to protect public safety. It specifically aims to improve patient access to respiratory therapy, support military families relocating, and address workforce shortages. The compact applies to licensed therapists holding credentials from the National Board for Respiratory Care, with Tennessee becoming a member state once enacted. This bill is currently pending in the Health Committee as of March 2026.