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AR HB1185
Bill
Status
Passed
4/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lee Johnson
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AI Summary
- Arkansas joins the Dietitian Licensure Compact, enabling licensed dietitians to practice across member states through a "Compact Privilege" without obtaining separate licenses in each state
- Licensed dietitians must hold valid Registered Dietitian registration or complete a master's/doctoral degree from an accredited program, 1,000+ hours of supervised practice, and pass the national credentialing exam
- The Arkansas Dietetics Licensing Board serves as the state's compact administrator and may adopt rules consistent with the compact
- Applicants seeking compact privileges must undergo FBI fingerprint-based criminal background checks and meet all home state licensure requirements
- The compact becomes effective when enacted by seven states, creates a Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission to govern interstate practice, and allows member states to withdraw with 180 days' notice
Legislative Description
To Adopt The Dietitian Licensure Compact In Arkansas.
Last Action
Notification that HB1185 is now Act 799
4/17/2025
Committee Referrals
Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/5/2025
Public Health, Welfare and Labor1/22/2025
Full Bill Text
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