Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware SB 216
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO A RESPIRATORY CARE INTERSTATE COMPACT.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican)
- William J. Carson (Democratic)
- Stell Parker Selby
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Eric Buckson (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act adopts the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (“Compact”). This Compact takes effect on the date on which this Compact is enacted into law in 7 states. As of January 2026, this Compact has been enacted in 5 states and has been filed in 6 other states.
This Compact is an interstate occupational licensure compact for respiratory therapists. There are approximately 130,000 licensed respiratory therapists in the United States. Licensees currently face significant barriers providing services across state borders, even when they meet the qualifications to practice in another state. This Compact will facilitate multistate practice by reducing unnecessary licensure burdens and improve public safety by enhancing state information sharing.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 House | 2/3 | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Apr 23, 2026 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Jun 10, 2026
Signed by Governor - May 21, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT - May 19, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)) in House with 3 On Its Merits - Apr 30, 2026 · House
Assigned to Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee in House - Apr 23, 2026 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Apr 23, 2026 · Senate
Amendment SA 1 to SB 216 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Apr 23, 2026 · Senate
Amendment SA 1 to SB 216 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 3 Favorable - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee in Senate