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GA HB185
GA HB185Professions and businesses; repeal and reenact Chapter 11A, the Dietetics Practice Act
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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Passed
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to repeal and reenact Chapter 11A, the "Dietetics Practice Act"; to provide for the licensure of dietitians and nutritionists; to provide for short titles; to provide for the purpose of the chapter; to provide for definitions; to establish the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians and Licensed Nutritionists; to provide for members, officers, meetings, and powers and duties of such board; to authorize the board to perform criminal background checks; to provide for the grant of a license without examination; to provide for eligibility for licensure as a dietitian and nutritionist; to provide for provisional licenses; to provide for notice of acceptance or rejection; to provide for examinations; to provide for requirements of licensees; to provide for refusal, suspension, or revocation of licenses; to provide for proceedings; to provide for protected titles; to provide for exceptions to licensure; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for a qualified supervisor over a supervised practice experience; to enter into an interstate compact; to amend Titles 9, 31, 33, 43, and 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, health, insurance, professions and businesses, and torts, respectively, so as to provide for conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. HB 185/AP
AI Summary
This bill repeals and reenacts the "Dietetics Practice Act" to establish new regulations for dietitians and nutritionists in Georgia, including the creation of the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians and Licensed Nutritionists, which will oversee licensure, set standards, and handle disciplinary actions. The bill defines the distinct practices of "licensed dietitian" and "licensed nutritionist," outlining specific educational and supervised practice experience requirements for each, and introduces provisions for provisional licenses, criminal background checks for applicants, and the granting of licenses without examination for those meeting certain criteria. Furthermore, it adopts the Dietitian Licensure Compact, an interstate agreement allowing licensed dietitians to practice in multiple states more easily by obtaining a "compact privilege" in addition to their home state license, thereby aiming to improve public access to these services while maintaining regulatory oversight. The bill also includes conforming amendments to various other titles of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to reflect these changes and specifies an effective date.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Sent to Governor (on 04/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69666 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/246383 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/241796 |
| Sen Floor Amend 1 AM 52 0082 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/239509 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/235413 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/235140 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/230702 |
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