Bill > H0823

This bill comprehensively updates Florida's laws governing dietetics and nutrition practice, introducing several key changes. The bill redefines and clarifies terms related to nutrition and dietetics, establishing more precise distinctions between dietitians and nutritionists based on their level of practice and professional qualifications. It creates new definitions for complex and noncomplex medical nutrition therapy, differentiating between the types of services professionals can provide based on their specific licensure. The bill establishes more stringent educational and training requirements for obtaining a license as a dietitian or nutritionist, including specific coursework, preprofessional experience, and examination standards. It also modifies the Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council's composition, changing it from four members to three dietitians and one nutritionist. The legislation provides a transition pathway for existing licensees, allowing those currently licensed to maintain their credentials under certain conditions. Additionally, the bill clarifies restrictions on who can use specific professional titles, provides more detailed supervision requirements for students and trainees, and updates provisions related to temporary permits, licensure by endorsement, and grounds for disciplinary action. The changes aim to enhance public safety by ensuring that nutrition professionals are more rigorously trained and regulated, with clear boundaries defining their scope of practice.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/823