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HB 2088

Concerning the dietitian licensure compact.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stephanie Barnard and 14 co-sponsors

HB 2088 creates an interstate dietitian licensure compact allowing registered dietitian nutritionists to practice across member states without separate licenses, expanding nutrition service access while reducing practitioner regulatory burdens.

Effective date 7/1/2028.
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Bill Summary · HB 2088

Legislative bill overview

HB 2088 establishes a dietitian licensure compact in Washington state, which is an interstate agreement allowing registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) licensed in one member state to practice in other participating states without obtaining additional state licenses. This compact streamlines credentialing and expands access to dietitian services across state lines through mutual recognition of licenses.

Why is this important

Healthcare professional compacts reduce administrative barriers and costs for practitioners while potentially improving access to specialized nutrition services in underserved areas. As telehealth and remote nutrition counseling expand, interstate licensure compacts become increasingly relevant for healthcare delivery. This bill addresses potential workforce shortages in nutrition services by allowing licensed professionals greater mobility.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory standardization concerns: Member states must maintain comparable licensure standards; states with stricter requirements may worry about reciprocal acceptance of practitioners from less rigorous states
  • State regulatory authority: Some stakeholders may oppose reducing individual state control over professional licensing and discipline of practitioners operating within their borders
  • Consumer protection questions: Questions about which state's regulatory board handles complaints and discipline when a practitioner licensed in State A provides services to clients in State B

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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