| Last Action | 02/26/26: 2nd reading, to Rules |
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| Title | AN ACT relating to dietitians. |
| Bill Documents | Introduced |
| Bill Request Number | 185 |
| Sponsors | V. Grossl, D. Grossberg, A. Moore |
| Summary of Original Version | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 310 to enact and enter into the Dietitian Licensure Compact with all other jurisdictions that legally join in the compact; declare the purpose of the compact; define terms; establish participation requirements; recognize licensure privilege and establish requirements; set requirements for transferring a home state license; designate home state licensure for active members of the military; establish penalties and adverse actions against a licensee; establish a joint government agency, create membership rules, establish voting requirements, and permit the government agency to establish rules and perform duties; require the compact commission to create a data system and outline the requirements; permit the executive and judicial branches within each state to enforce the compact; establish dispute resolution and outline termination procedures. |
| Index Headings of Original Version |
Boards And Commissions - Dietitian Licensure Compact, establishment Boards And Commissions - Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists, compact Compacts, Interstate - Dietitian Licensure Compact, establishment Health And Medical Services - Dietitian Licensure Compact, establishment Licensing - Dietitian Licensure Compact, establishment |
| Jump to Proposed Amendments | House Committee Substitute 1 |
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| Amendment | House Committee Substitute 1 |
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| Summary | Retain original provisions, except establish that employees and agents of the Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission have the same legal immunity protections as officials, employees, and agents of the Commonwealth; create a new section of KRS Chapter 310 to require criminal background checks for applicants for licensure as a dietitian applying for their initial state license or their initial compact privilege. |
| Index Headings |
Background Checks - Dietitians, applicants for state licensure and compact privilege Boards And Commissions - Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists, background checks Civil Actions - Dietitian Licensure Compact, immunity protections Compacts, Interstate - Dietitian Licensure Compact, immunity protections Health Care Professionals - Dietitian Licensure Compact, immunity protections Health Care Professionals - Dietitians, background checks, applicants for state licensure and compact privilege Licensing - Dietitian Licensure Compact, immunity protections Licensing - Dietitians, background checks, applicants for state licensure and compact privilege Occupations And Professions - Dietitian Licensure Compact, immunity protections Occupations And Professions - Dietitians, background checks, applicants for state licensure and compact privilege |
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