Bill > A08968

This bill establishes a licensing system for dietitians and nutritionists, defining their professional practices and setting requirements for licensure. It amends existing education and social services laws to transition from a certification system to a licensing system, meaning individuals will need a license to legally practice as a dietitian or nutritionist. The bill outlines specific definitions for "dietetic practice" and "nutrition practice," including "medical nutrition therapy" (the application of nutrition principles to manage or treat diseases) and "advanced medical nutrition therapy" (more complex interventions like developing therapeutic diets via feeding tubes). It also details the qualifications, including education and supervised experience, required for both licensed dietitians and licensed nutritionists, and specifies the composition of the State Board for Dietetics and Nutrition. The bill includes provisions for exemptions, allowing certain healthcare professionals and students to perform related tasks under specific conditions, and establishes a limited permit for provisional practice. Finally, it mandates that licensed dietitians and nutritionists, like other healthcare professionals, complete coursework in infection control and the identification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8968