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AR HB1185

Bill

Status

Passed

4/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lee Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

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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