Provides for the licensure of dietitians and nutritionists; repealer
This bill establishes a licensing system for dietitians and nutritionists in New York, requiring professionals to be licensed to use the titles "licensed dietitian" or "licensed nutritionist." It defines key terms like "medical nutrition therapy" (specialized nutrition care for medical conditions) and specifies that only licensed individuals can provide services such as dietary planning, nutrition counseling, or ordering therapeutic diets. The bill restricts the use of these titles to licensed professionals and clarifies that unlicensed individuals cannot practice under these names or provide certain nutrition services. It updates existing law to standardize qualifications and scope of practice for these health professionals.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 13, 2025
Last action May 29, 2026
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This bill version update primarily involves administrative and formatting changes rather than substantive policy shifts. The bill was re-reported to the Higher Education Committee with amendments, and the bill number was updated from B to C to reflect its current status in the legislative process.
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The bill number was updated from A 8968-B to A 8968-C, indicating a revision in the legislative tracking system.
The committee action status was updated to show the bill was 'again reported from said committee with amendments' instead of just being recommitted.
Page numbering and internal reference codes were updated to reflect the new version of the document.
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Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
6
Committee
2
Amendments
6
May 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8968C
lower
May 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8968B
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Oct 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8968A
lower
Oct 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Aug 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Co
Jaime Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Tommy John Schiavoni
DDemocratic/Working Families
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