Bill

HB 25-1220

Regulation of Medical Nutrition Therapy

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Cutter and 8 co-sponsors

HB 25-1220 would regulate medical nutrition therapy by licensing providers, protecting titles and guiding reimbursement; vetoed by the governor.

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Bill Summary · HB 25-1220

Summary — HB 25‑1220: Regulation of Medical Nutrition Therapy

Status: Governor vetoed (Governor vetoed 2025‑05‑23)
Introduced: 2025‑02‑11 (House)
Bill type: Bill

Purpose and intent

HB 25‑1220 is titled "Regulation of Medical Nutrition Therapy." The bill’s stated intent (by title and bill history) was to establish or modify a regulatory framework for the provision of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) — the professional assessment and treatment of nutrition‑related conditions by qualified practitioners. The bill progressed through committees and both chambers of the legislature and was sent to the governor on 2025‑05‑19 but was vetoed on 2025‑05‑23.

Note: The document provided does not include the bill text or fiscal note. The summary below explains likely scope and impacts based on the bill title and typical content of similar legislation; for precise statutory language, consult the official bill text and the governor’s veto message.

Key provisions likely addressed (by topic)

Because the bill text is not included here, these are the types of provisions commonly found in MNT regulation bills and which HB 25‑1220 likely addressed:

Definitions: clear definitions of “medical nutrition therapy,” “registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN),” “nutritionist,” and related terms.
Scope of practice: delineation of activities that licensed/certified MNT providers may perform (assessment, diagnosis, individualized nutrition intervention, monitoring).
Licensing/registration: requirements for credentialing providers (education, supervised practice, examinations, renewal, continuing education).
Title protection: restrictions on use of protected professional titles (e.g., “medical nutrition therapist,” “nutritionist,” “dietitian”) and exemptions.
Reimbursement and coverage: provisions affecting insurance reimbursement, Medicaid/Medicare coordination, or billing for MNT services (sometimes included).
Consumer protections: complaint/investigation/discipline processes and penalties for unlicensed practice.

Who would be affected

Licensed and unlicensed nutrition professionals (RDNs, nutritionists, diet technicians).
Healthcare providers and clinics that deliver nutrition services.
Patients who receive medical nutrition therapy (especially those with diabetes, renal disease, obesity, eating disorders).
Insurers and state health programs if coverage/reimbursement language is included.
Educational programs and internship/preceptorship sites if licensure requires supervised practice.

Legislative timeline and procedural status

Introduced in the House (Health & Human Services) — 2025‑02‑11
Referred and amended in House committees (Health & Human Services → Finance → Appropriations), passed the House (3rd reading) — 2025‑04‑30 to 2025‑05‑01
Considered and amended in the Senate (Appropriations), passed the Senate — 2025‑05‑02 to 2025‑05‑06
House concurred with Senate amendments and repassed — 2025‑05‑07
Sent to Governor — 2025‑05‑19
Governor vetoed — 2025‑05‑23

Because the governor vetoed the bill, it did not become law. Enactment would now require the legislature to override the veto according to Colorado’s constitutional procedures (an override requires a supermajority vote in the General Assembly).

Next steps / where to find more detail

To review the exact provisions, fiscal impact, and the governor’s rationale for vetoing HB 25‑1220:
- Consult the official bill text, fiscal note, and amendment documents on the Colorado General Assembly website (bill lookup HB 25‑1220).
- Read committee reports, floor debate summaries, and the governor’s veto message for policy and budgetary context.

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