Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 36: AN ACT relating to interstate licensure compacts.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 36 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to interstate licensure compacts. Primary sponsor: Steve Bratcher (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Adam Moore (Democratic), Kim Moser (Republican), Aaron Thompson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 33).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 314A to enact and enter into the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact with all other jurisdictions that legally join in the compact; declare the purpose of the compact; define terms; establish participation requirements; recognize a licensure privilege and establish requirements; designate home state licensure for active military members; establish penalties and adverse actions against a licensee; establish the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission; create membership rules, establish voting requirements, and permit the commission to establish rules and perform duties; require the compact commission to create a data system and outline the requirements; permit the executive and judicial branches within each state to enforce the compact; establish dispute resolution and outline termination procedures.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Adam Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Kim Moser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Aaron Thompson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 33)
- delivered to Governor
- enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
- enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
- passed 90-0
- House concurred in Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (2) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
- posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (2) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
- to Rules (H)
- received in House
- passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute (1), Floor Amendment (2) and Committee Amendment (1-title)
- floor amendment (1) withdrawn
- 3rd reading
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