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What is an interstate Compact?
An interstate compact is a constitutionally authorized, legislatively enacted, legally binding contract between multiple states.
Do other professions have compacts?
Yes! Thirteen professions have active interstate compacts for occupational licensure.
Will I HAVE to participate to practice in Idaho
No. Membership to the interstate compact license would be an election you make when obtaining/renewing your Idaho license
How do states use interstate compacts?
Compacts are versatile policy tools that can be leveraged for any issue where states have a need to coordinate. For example, existing compacts are used to reduce burdens for military families in transition, solve boundary disputes, manage shared natural resources and build resilience to natural disasters.
How is this different from existing licensure portability laws?
Unlike universal licensure recognition, compacts reduce barriers to practicing in multiple states and provide for two-way reciprocity rather than simply making it easier for just out-of-state practitioners to become licensed.
More Information & Opportunity to Provide Feedback
Want to know more? The National Center for Interstate Compact website houses information related to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact. The organization is also soliciting feedback on the current draft of proposed legislation related to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact. Click below to visit their site, read the draft, and provide any feedback you may have.
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