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SC S0160
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Danny Verdin
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Dietitian Licensure Compact allowing licensed dietitians to practice across member states without obtaining separate licenses in each state through a "compact privilege" system.
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Requires dietitians seeking compact privileges to hold current registration as a registered dietitian, maintain an unencumbered license in their home state, and complete FBI fingerprint-based criminal background checks.
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Creates the Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission as a joint government agency of member states to administer the compact, establish rules, maintain a data system, and coordinate regulatory activities.
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Authorizes member states to take adverse actions against a licensee's compact privilege within their jurisdiction while reserving to the home state the exclusive authority to take action against the home state license.
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Provides special provisions for active military members and their spouses to designate a home state and retain that designation during active duty service.
Legislative Description
Dietitian Licensure Compact
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
2/24/2026