The proposed bill establishes the Dietitian Licensure Compact, designed to enhance the interstate practice of dietetics by allowing licensed dietitians to operate across member states without the need for multiple licenses. This initiative aims to improve public access to dietetic services while preserving state regulatory authority. Key features of the compact include the creation of a compact privilege for qualified nutritionists, mandatory criminal background checks for licensure applicants, and the formation of a compact commission to oversee the implementation and enforcement of the compact's regulations. The bill also emphasizes compliance with state laws, requiring licensees to inform the commission of any adverse actions against them.

Additionally, the bill outlines the governance structure of the Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission, which will manage the compact's administration, including rulemaking, financial oversight, and the maintenance of a coordinated data system for tracking licensure and adverse actions. It mandates that disciplinary orders from a home state must revoke a licensee's compact privileges during the order's duration and requires member states to report adverse actions to the commission. The compact will take effect once enacted by seven member states and includes provisions for public participation in rulemaking, criminal background checks for applicants, and the process for states to withdraw from the compact.