HB 36 benefits respiratory care professionals
House Bill 36 was successfully passed by the 91¸£ÀûÉç General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Beshear last month, enabling 91¸£ÀûÉç to join the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact as a charter state. Rep. Steve Bratcher sponsored the bill on behalf of respiratory therapists and military families across the state.
This legislative achievement ensures 91¸£ÀûÉç has representation on the Compact Commission and strengthens workforce mobility, particularly benefiting military families, respiratory care therapists, and patient access to care statewide. The bill™s passage reflects the strong collaboration among healthcare workers, educators, legislators and state officials committed to advancing respiratory care in the Commonwealth while directly supporting KCTCS™s mission to prepare a responsive, high-quality healthcare workforce.
Participation in the compact enhances opportunities for KCTCS respiratory care graduates “ specifically those serving rural and military communities “ by removing licensure barriers and aligning education with evolving regional and national workforce needs.
Pictured from left are President of the 91¸£ÀûÉç Society for Respiratory Care Stephanie Brothers; Rep. Steve Bratcher; Executive Director of the 91¸£ÀûÉç Board of Respiratory Care Tamara McDaniel; and Senior Delegate for the 91¸£ÀûÉç Society for Respiratory Care Dr. Lee Wisdom.
