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Meeting Public Comments

Subcommittee meeting and times are as follows:
HSB 711
A bill for an act relating to licensure as a respiratory care practitioner.(See HF 2603.)
Subcommittee members: Johnson, C.-CH, Dunwell, Srinivas
Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Location: House Lounge 2
Names and comments are public records. Remaining information is considered a confidential record.
Comments Submitted:

02-12-2026
Miriam O'Day [American Association for Respiratory Care]
Testimony in Support of HSB 711Submitted by Miriam ODaySenior Vice President, Government AffairsAmerican Association for Respiratory CareRequire the RRT Credential for Respiratory Therapy LicensurePosition of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)The AARC supports state legislation like HSB 711 that requires the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential as the minimum standard for new respiratory therapy licensees, while protecting currently licensed practitioners through appropriate grandfathering provisions.
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