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This bill establishes Vermont's participation in the Dietician Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to facilitate the interstate practice of dietetics. The bill creates a comprehensive framework for licensed dietitians to obtain a "compact privilege" that allows them to practice in multiple member states without obtaining separate licenses for each state. Key provisions include establishing a Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the compact, creating a data system to track licensee information, and defining the requirements for dietitians to qualify for a compact privilege. To be eligible, dietitians must hold an unencumbered license in their home state, have completed specific educational and credentialing requirements (such as a degree from an accredited program and passing a national examination), and meet jurisprudence requirements. The compact aims to increase public access to dietetic services, reduce administrative burdens, support military members and their spouses, and enhance interstate cooperation in regulating dietitian practice. The bill also provides detailed provisions for managing adverse actions, resolving disputes between states, and establishing governance structures for the compact commission. Vermont's participation will become effective on July 1, 2025, and the state will join the compact once at least seven states have enacted similar legislation.

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https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.296