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This bill establishes the Dietitian Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to facilitate interstate practice for licensed dietitians while maintaining public health and safety standards. The compact creates a system where dietitians can obtain a "compact privilege" to practice in multiple member states without needing to acquire separate licenses in each state. To be eligible, dietitians must hold an unencumbered license in their home state, have appropriate educational credentials (such as being a registered dietitian or having specific educational qualifications), and meet certain requirements like completing a supervised practice experience and passing a national credentialing examination. The compact establishes a governing Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission responsible for managing a data system, creating rules, handling interstate investigations, and coordinating communication between member states. Key objectives include increasing public access to dietetics services, reducing administrative burdens for practitioners, supporting military members and their spouses, and enhancing interstate cooperation in regulating dietitian practice. The compact will come into effect once seven states have enacted the legislation, and member states can participate voluntarily, with the ability to withdraw after providing notice. The bill aims to streamline professional licensing while maintaining robust standards for dietitian practice across participating states.

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