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HB 858

Dietician Licensure Compact; create.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dana McLean

Creates interstate compact allowing registered dietitians to practice across multiple states under single license, improving workforce mobility and reducing regulatory burden.

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Bill Summary · HB 858

Legislative bill overview

HB 858 would create a Dietician Licensure Compact that allows registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) to practice across state lines under a single license rather than obtaining separate licenses in each state. The compact would establish reciprocal recognition of licensure among participating states, similar to existing compacts for nursing and other professions.

Why is this important

This bill addresses workforce mobility for dietitians, potentially improving access to nutrition services in underserved areas and reducing licensing costs and administrative burden for practitioners. The interstate compact model has proven effective in other healthcare fields by streamlining credentialing while maintaining professional standards through a centralized database and mutual regulatory oversight.

Potential points of contention

  • State regulatory autonomy: Some states may resist ceding licensure authority to a compact structure, preferring to maintain independent control over dietitian qualifications and practice standards within their borders.
  • Consumer protection concerns: Critics may worry that reciprocal licensure could weaken state-specific disciplinary processes or allow practitioners licensed in less-stringent states to practice elsewhere.
  • Economic competition: In-state dietitians or state-based dietitian associations might oppose the compact if they believe increased out-of-state competition could impact their local market.

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

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