HF 2603: Relating to licensure as a respiratory care practitioner

What it does

This bill relates to the licensure of respiratory care therapists. Beginning January 1, 2027, the bill requires an applicant for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner to obtain the registered respiratory therapist credential awarded by the national board for respiratory care, or its successor organization, in addition to other requirements imposed by the board of respiratory care and polysomnography (board) by rule. The bill requires an applicant for licensure that is currently licensed as a respiratory care therapist in another state to either obtain a registered respiratory therapist credential or complete an examination approved by the board by rule.

House subcommittee · named February 11, 2026

• Rep. Craig P. Johnson (R) · craig.johnson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Jon Dunwell (R)
• Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas (D) · megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Society for Respiratory Care

In plain words

1. February 10, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee · as HSB 711
2. February 10, 2026House subcommittee named: Jeneary, Johnson, C. and Srinivas · as HSB 711
3. February 11, 2026House subcommittee named: Johnson, C., Dunwell and Srinivas · as HSB 711
4. February 16, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 711
5. February 17, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 711
6. February 17, 2026Committee vote: 21–0 · as HSB 711
7. February 19, 2026Filed in the House
8. February 19, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2603 · as HSB 711