The proposed bill establishes a Dietitian Licensure Compact designed to enhance the interstate practice of dietetics, thereby improving public access to dietetic services while preserving state regulatory authority. This compact allows licensed dietitians to practice in member states without obtaining multiple licenses, which reduces administrative burdens and bolsters public health protections. The bill outlines the requirements for state participation, 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 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. The commission will manage adverse actions against licensees, maintain a coordinated data system for tracking licensure and disciplinary actions, and have rule-making authority that does not override existing state laws. The bill includes provisions for public participation in the rule-making process, oversight and enforcement mechanisms, and the ability for states to withdraw from the compact under certain conditions. It emphasizes the severability of the compact's provisions and states that conflicting existing laws will be superseded.