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HB 2389

Relating to Dietitian Licensure Compact

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Adam Burkhammer and 9 co-sponsors

HB 2389 allows licensed dietitians to practice across state lines without extra licenses, improving access to services while ensuring public health and safety.

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Bill Summary · HB 2389

Summary of HB 2389: Dietitian Licensure Compact

Bill Overview

Bill Number: HB 2389
Introduced By: Rep. Terra Costa Howard
Introduced On: January 31, 2025
Current Status: To Finance
Classification: Bill
Subject: Boards and Commissions

Purpose and Intent

HB 2389 aims to establish the Dietitian Licensure Compact, which facilitates the interstate practice of dietetics. The primary goal is to improve public access to dietetic services while maintaining state regulatory authority to ensure public health and safety. This compact allows licensed dietitians to practice across state lines without the need for multiple state licenses.

Key Provisions

The bill includes several significant provisions:

  1. Interstate Practice Facilitation:

    • Allows licensed dietitians to practice in member states without obtaining additional licenses, thereby enhancing access to dietetic services.

  2. Criminal Background Checks:

    • Applicants seeking to practice in a remote state under the compact must undergo state and national criminal history record checks.
    • Applicants are required to submit fingerprints and authorize relevant authorities (West Virginia State Police and FBI) to process these checks.

  3. Confidentiality of Background Checks:

    • Results of the background checks are not public records and can only be released under specific conditions (e.g., with the individual's consent or by court order).

  4. Cost Responsibilities:

    • Applicants must bear the costs associated with fingerprinting and background checks.

  5. Regulatory Framework:

    • Establishes a Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the compact's implementation, including rulemaking and dispute resolution among member states.
    • Provides for the creation of a data system for member states to share licensure, investigative, and disciplinary information.

  6. Support for Military Families:

    • Includes provisions to support active military members and their spouses in obtaining licensure across states.

  7. Withdrawal Procedures:

    • Outlines the conditions and a six-month period required for any member state wishing to withdraw from the compact.

Impact

The enactment of HB 2389 is expected to:
- Increase Access: Improve public access to dietetic services across state lines.
- Reduce Administrative Burden: Simplify the licensing process for dietitians, reducing the need for multiple state licenses.
- Enhance Public Safety: Maintain state oversight of dietetic practices while facilitating interstate cooperation.

Legislative Timeline

  • February 4, 2025: First reading and referred to Rules Committee.
  • March 21, 2025: Passed the House and communicated to the Senate.
  • April 8, 2025: Reported do pass, but first to Finance.

This summary provides a clear overview of HB 2389, detailing its purpose, key provisions, and potential impact on dietetic practice across state lines.

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

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