The bill establishes a comprehensive framework for the Rural Health Transformation Program and introduces several interstate compacts aimed at improving healthcare delivery and practice across state lines. Key components include the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, the PA Licensure Compact, and the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, which streamline the licensing processes for healthcare providers such as physicians, physician assistants, psychologists, and respiratory care practitioners. The legislation also addresses the regulation of telehealth services, the provision of care for public school students with asthma or anaphylaxis, and the establishment of the Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council. Significant amendments include the addition of respiratory care practitioners to the list of licensed healthcare providers and the requirement for criminal history checks for expedited license applicants.
Furthermore, the bill creates a framework for the regulation and licensure of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, allowing for the recognition of licenses across member states and expediting licensure for veterans and active military members. It establishes an Interstate Commission for EMS personnel licensure, which will oversee the administration of the compact, including rulemaking, financial management, and the development of a coordinated database for licensure information. The bill also includes provisions for oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance among member states. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance access to healthcare services, particularly in rural areas, while maintaining rigorous standards for the safety and competency of healthcare providers.
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
HB0110Z, AM Enrolled HB 110, introduced 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