Senate Bill 71 aims to ratify and enter Wisconsin into the Dietitian Licensure Compact, which facilitates the practice of dietetics across member states. The bill establishes a Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission, composed of primary administrators from each member state's licensure authorities, which will oversee the compact's operations, including the establishment of bylaws and rules. The compact allows dietitians to obtain a compact privilege to practice in other states, provided they meet specific criteria, such as holding an unencumbered license in their home state and adhering to the laws of the remote state. The bill also includes provisions for a coordinated data system to track licensure and disciplinary actions, as well as mechanisms for resolving disputes between member states.

The bill includes several amendments and new provisions to existing statutes, such as the creation of definitions for "compact" and "compact privilege," and updates to the certification process for dietitians. Notably, it amends various sections to incorporate the compact's requirements, including the ability for dietitians to practice in other states and the establishment of a coordinated data system. Additionally, it renumbers and amends existing laws related to dietitian certification, ensuring that the compact privileges are recognized alongside traditional certification methods. The compact will take effect once enacted by seven states, and member states can withdraw by repealing the authorizing statute, with a 180-day notice period.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 146.81(1)(em), 146.81, 146.997(1)(d)6, 146.997, 252.14(1)(ar)4m, 252.14, 253.065(3), 253.065, 253.065(5), 440.03(9)(a)(intro.), 440.03, 440.03(9)(a)2, 440.15, 446.01(1v)(f), 446.01, 446.02(6m), 446.02, 448.70(1m), 448.70, 448.72(6), 448.72, 448.74(1), 448.74, 448.78(title), 448.78