The proposed bill amends Idaho's legal framework by introducing a new section, 54-3508A, which establishes the Dietician Licensure Compact. This compact is designed to facilitate the interstate practice of dietetics, thereby improving public access to dietetic services while preserving state regulatory authority for public health and safety. Key goals include enabling licensed dietitians to practice across state lines without the need for multiple licenses, reducing administrative burdens, and supporting military families in maintaining their licensure. The bill outlines the requirements for state participation, including a licensing mechanism and the ability to investigate complaints, as well as the criteria for dietitians to obtain a compact privilege.

Additionally, the bill creates a Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission, composed of delegates from each member state's licensing authority, to oversee the compact's administration. The commission will have the authority to conduct joint investigations, share compliance materials, and enforce adverse actions against licensees. It will also manage a coordinated data system for member states, ensuring that applicants for compact privileges are assigned unique identifiers and that relevant data is uniformly reported. The compact will take effect once enacted by seven member states and includes provisions for withdrawal and amendment, emphasizing that existing non-conflicting laws in member states will remain enforceable. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, due to an emergency declaration.