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.

In addition to ratifying the compact, the bill amends various sections of current law to incorporate the new compact framework. Key amendments include the addition of definitions for "compact" and "compact privilege," as well as updates to existing statutes to recognize dietitians holding compact privileges. The bill also modifies the certification process and requirements for dietitians, ensuring that those certified under the compact are recognized similarly to those certified under existing state laws. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the mobility and regulatory framework for dietitians in Wisconsin and other compact states.

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