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OK SB805

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Pugh

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Enacts the Dietitian Licensure Compact, allowing the Governor to enter into an interstate agreement with other states to facilitate practice of dietetics and improve public access to dietetics services through a "Compact Privilege" that permits licensed dietitians to practice across participating states.

  • Establishes the Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission as a joint government agency composed of delegates from member states, with powers to adopt rules, manage a data system, and oversee compliance with compact provisions.

  • Requires applicants for Compact Privilege to hold a valid current Registered Dietitian registration or complete specific education, supervised practice experience (1,000+ hours), and national credentialing exam requirements within five years of application.

  • Mandates criminal background checks including fingerprint-based FBI checks for dietitian license applicants, with results used solely for screening purposes and retained by the State Board of Medical Licensure.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2025, and activates when seven states enact the compact; includes provisions for state withdrawal (180-day notice), dispute resolution, and enforcement mechanisms through federal court proceedings.

Legislative Description

Professions and occupations; enacting the Dietitian Licensure Compact; authorizing the Governor to enter into Compact with certain jurisdictions. Effective date.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/28/2025

5/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Business4/1/2025
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight4/1/2025
Health and Human Services2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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