The bill introduces a new section, 54-3508A, to Chapter 35, Title 54 of the Idaho Code, establishing the Dietician Licensure Compact. This compact is designed to enhance the interstate practice of dietetics, thereby improving public access to dietetic services while ensuring that state regulatory authority is maintained to protect public health and safety. Key features of the compact include provisions for licensed dietitians to practice across state lines, criteria for member states to participate, and mechanisms for sharing licensure and disciplinary information. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of a newly formed Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission, which will oversee the compact's implementation and manage a coordinated data system for member states.

The compact commission will consist of delegates from each member state's licensing authority and will have the authority to conduct investigations, take adverse actions against licensees, and create rules and policies. The bill emphasizes the importance of cooperation among member states and establishes a framework for oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement. It also includes provisions for the severability of the compact's provisions, ensuring that if any part is deemed unconstitutional, the remaining sections will still be valid. The compact is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, following an emergency declaration, and will require at least seven member states for implementation.