The proposed bill establishes a Dietitian Licensure Compact aimed at enhancing the interstate practice of dietetics, which will improve public access to dietetic services while preserving state regulatory authority. This compact allows licensed dietitians to practice across member states without the need for multiple licenses, thereby reducing administrative burdens and promoting public health. The bill outlines the requirements for states to join the compact, including the establishment of a licensing mechanism and the ability to investigate complaints against licensees. It also defines key terms related to the compact and sets criteria for dietitians to exercise their compact privileges, ensuring they hold an unencumbered license in their home state and comply with the laws of the remote states where they practice.

Additionally, the bill creates a joint government agency known as the Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission, which will oversee the licensure of dietitians across member states and manage a coordinated data system for tracking licensure and disciplinary actions. The commission will have the authority to create rules with the force of law in member states, while ensuring these rules do not override existing state laws in case of conflict. The bill includes provisions for public hearings prior to rule adoption, dispute resolution, and the process for member states to withdraw from the compact. It is set to take effect on July 1, 2028, once enacted by seven member states, and includes severability provisions to maintain the validity of the remaining parts if any section is deemed unconstitutional.