Senate Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes the adoption of the Dietitian Licensure Compact, which seeks to enhance the interstate practice of dietetics and improve public access to nutrition services. The bill establishes a "compact privilege" for qualified dietitians, allowing for licensure portability while preserving state regulatory authority to ensure public health and safety. Key provisions include mandatory criminal background checks for licensure, definitions related to dietetics practice, and the formation of a compact commission to oversee the compact's implementation. Member states are required to participate in a data system for tracking licensees and enforcing the compact's rules, while also addressing the treatment of active military members and their spouses.

The bill also introduces new provisions regarding the rulemaking process for the compact commission, emphasizing transparency and public participation. It mandates that rules adopted by the commission become binding immediately or on a specified date, with member states having the option to reject rules within four years of adoption. Additionally, applicants for licensure must submit fingerprints for state and federal criminal background checks, with costs incurred by the applicants. The act will take effect once enacted by the seventh member state, aiming to enhance the regulatory framework of the compact while ensuring compliance and accountability among member states.