Bill > S0160

This bill, titled the "Dietitian Licensure Compact Act," aims to establish a framework for dietitians to practice across state lines more easily while maintaining public safety. It creates a "Dietitian Licensure Compact" that allows licensed dietitians to obtain a "compact privilege," essentially a license to practice in other member states, without needing to acquire separate licenses in each state. This compact is designed to increase access to dietetics services, reduce administrative burdens, and ensure accountability by requiring member states to share information and adhere to uniform standards. The bill also revises the definition of "dietetics" and mandates criminal background checks, including fingerprinting for state and federal records, for all applicants seeking licensure or compact privilege as a dietitian.

Health and Social Services

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0160&session=126&summary=B