The bill establishes a comprehensive framework for the Rural Health Transformation Program and introduces several interstate compacts aimed at enhancing the practice of various health professions, including respiratory care practitioners, psychologists, social workers, and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. Key provisions include the addition of respiratory care practitioners to the list of licensed health care providers, the implementation of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, and the PA Licensure Compact, which streamline the licensing process for physicians and physician assistants across state lines. The bill mandates national criminal history record checks for applicants seeking expedited licenses and outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development regarding telehealth services. It also establishes the Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council to advise on the program's implementation.

Additionally, the bill introduces the Social Work Licensure Compact and the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, which facilitate the practice of social work and psychology across state lines while maintaining state regulatory authority. It emphasizes the importance of public safety and accountability in these professions, allowing for mutual recognition of licenses and streamlined processes for licensure and adverse actions. The bill also creates the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice to oversee the regulation of EMS personnel, ensuring compliance and cooperation among member states. Overall, the legislation aims to modernize and enhance the regulatory frameworks for these health professions, improving access to care while ensuring safety and accountability.

Statutes affected:
HB0110A, AM HB 110, introduced 02/21/2025: 08.95.030, 08.95.110, 08.95.200, 08.95.100, 08.95.911, L.C.S, L.M.S, L.B.S, 08.95.120, 08.95.125, 08.95.990, 12.62.400
HB0110B, AM HB 110 am, introduced 02/09/2026, passed House 02/11/2026: 08.95.030, 08.95.110, 08.95.200, 08.95.100, 08.95.911, L.C.S, L.M.S, L.B.S, 08.95.120, 08.95.125, 08.95.990, 12.62.400
HB0110C, AM SCS HB 110(L&C), introduced 05/08/2026: 08.01.010, 08.02.110, 08.64.380, 08.02.130, 08.90.060, 08.11.300, 12.62.160, 12.62.400, 08.64.101, 08.64.364, 17.30.200, 08.64.253, 08.64.254, 08.64.190, 08.64.107, 08.64.315, 08.01.065, 08.84.030, 08.84.060, 08.84.010, 08.84.188, 08.84.190, 08.86.070, 08.86.225, 08.86.130, 08.86.140, 08.86.150, 08.90.020, 08.90.030, 08.90.050, 08.90.070, 08.90.080, R.C.P, 08.90.090, 08.90.100, 08.90.990, 08.95.030, 08.95.110, 08.95.200, 08.95.100, 08.95.911, L.C.S, L.M.S, L.B.S, 08.95.120, 08.95.125, 08.95.990, 09.55.560, 47.32.900, 09.65.300, 18.08.105, 14.30.141, 18.08.082, 21.36.090, 21.42.365, 39.20.180, 44.29.420, 44.29.450, 44.29.410, U.S.C
HB0110D, AM SCS HB 110(FIN), introduced 05/19/2026: 08.01.010, 08.02.110, 08.64.380, 08.02.130, 08.90.060, 08.64.101, 08.64.364, 17.30.200, 08.64.253, 08.64.254, 08.64.190, 08.64.107, 12.62.160, 12.62.400, 08.64.315, 08.01.065, 08.86.070, 08.86.225, 08.86.130, 08.86.140, 08.86.150, 08.90.020, 08.90.030, 08.90.050, 08.90.070, 08.90.080, R.C.P, 08.90.090, 08.90.100, 08.90.990, 08.95.030, 08.95.110, 08.95.200, 08.95.100, 08.95.911, L.C.S, L.M.S, L.B.S, 08.95.120, 08.95.125, 08.95.990, 09.55.560, 47.32.900, 09.65.300, 18.08.105, 14.30.141, 18.08.082, 21.36.090, 21.42.365
HB0110E, AM SCS CSHB 110(FIN) am S, introduced 05/20/2026, passed Senate 05/20/2026: 08.01.010, 08.02.110, 08.64.380, 08.02.130, 08.90.060, 08.64.101, 08.64.364, 17.30.200, 08.64.253, 08.64.254, 08.64.190, 08.64.107, 12.62.160, 12.62.400, 08.64.315, 08.01.065, 08.86.070, 08.86.225, 08.86.130, 08.86.140, 08.86.150, 08.90.020, 08.90.030, 08.90.050, 08.90.070, 08.90.080, R.C.P, 08.90.090, 08.90.100, 08.90.990, 08.95.030, 08.95.110, 08.95.200, 08.95.100, 08.95.911, L.C.S, L.M.S, L.B.S, 08.95.120, 08.95.125, 08.95.990, 09.55.560, 47.32.900, 09.65.300, 18.08.105, 14.30.141, 18.08.082, 21.36.090, 21.42.365, 39.20.180, 44.29.420, 44.29.450, 44.29.410, U.S.C