Bill > H0132

This bill adds Idaho to the Dietitian Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to facilitate interstate practice for licensed dietitians. The compact aims to increase public access to dietetic services by creating a system where qualified dietitians can practice across member states without obtaining multiple individual state licenses. Key provisions include establishing a uniform data system to track licensee information, creating a compact commission to oversee implementation, and defining specific requirements for dietitians to obtain a "compact privilege" to practice in multiple states. To qualify, dietitians must hold a current registration as a registered dietitian or meet specific education, supervised practice, and examination criteria. The compact allows dietitians to maintain a primary "home state" license while practicing in other member states, streamlines licensure processes, and provides mechanisms for investigating and addressing potential disciplinary issues across state lines. The bill establishes detailed rules for state participation, data sharing, rulemaking, dispute resolution, and the governance of the compact commission, with the compact becoming effective once seven states have enacted it. The legislation is intended to reduce administrative burdens, enhance professional mobility, and support public health by creating a more flexible regulatory environment for dietitian licensure.

Health and Social Services

Health and Welfare Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0132/