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 in 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 Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission, composed of representatives from member states, responsible for overseeing licensure and ensuring communication of adverse actions against licensees. The commission will maintain a coordinated data system for tracking licensure and disciplinary actions, with provisions for data confidentiality and integrity. The bill outlines the commission's rule-making powers, including public participation in the rule adoption process and mechanisms for addressing defaults by member states. It also includes provisions for oversight, enforcement, and dispute resolution, allowing the compact to take effect once enacted by seven states and ensuring that states can withdraw while fulfilling certain obligations. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2028, and introduces a new chapter in Title 18 RCW.