HB24-1253
Sunset Regulation of Respiratory Therapy
Concerning the continuation of the regulation of respiratory therapy, and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendations in the 2023 sunset report by the department of regulatory agencies.
Session:
2024 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Professions & Occupations
The act implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies (department), as specified in the department's sunset review of the regulation of respiratory therapy, as follows:
- The act continues the regulation of respiratory therapy for 11 years, until September 1, 2035;
- The definition of respiratory therapy in current law includes certain treatments of patients pursuant to a prescription issued by a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or certified midwife. The act expands the definition to also include a prescription issued by a physician assistant.
- Current law exempts an unregistered polysomnographic technologist (technologist) who practices respiratory therapy from the state regulatory requirements for respiratory therapists if the technologist is practicing under the supervision of a respiratory therapist, physician, or certain other practitioner. The act narrows this exemption to practices that do not exceed oxygen titration with pulse oximetry and noninvasive positive pressure ventilation titration.
APPROVED by Governor May 15, 2024
EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)