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, which will oversee the compact's operations, including setting bylaws, appointing officers, and managing fees. It 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. The compact 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 to existing statutes, notably adding language that recognizes dietitians who hold a compact privilege and updating definitions related to dietitian certification. Key amendments include changes to sections regarding eligibility for internship programs, the issuance of certificates of completion, and the criteria for approving educational programs. Additionally, the bill renumbers and amends various sections to incorporate the new compact provisions, ensuring that Wisconsin's laws align with the requirements of the Dietitian Licensure Compact.

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