HB 1144 South Dakota House · 2025 Regular Session

adopt the dietitian licensure compact.

This bill proposes adopting the Dietitian Licensure Compact, a multistate agreement that allows registered dietitians to practice across member states with a single license. It directly affects dietitians working in South Dakota and those seeking to practice in other compact states by streamlining licensure requirements. The key provision establishes a portable license system where dietitians can move between member states without applying for new licenses in each location. The bill requires South Dakota to comply with the compact's standards for licensure, renewal, and disciplinary actions to facilitate this interstate practice.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Signed into Law

Mar 2025

Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Signed Mar 6, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Enrolled · 5 edits · Feb 26, 2025

MODERATE

This bill transforms from a browser compatibility notice into an enrolled legislative act that establishes a Dietitian Licensure Compact for South Dakota. The compact allows licensed dietitians to practice across state lines with a single license, while maintaining public safety protections through background checks and information sharing between states.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from no substantive content to creating a new legal framework for interstate dietitian practice, adding definitions, requirements, and enforcement mechanisms for a multistate licensure system.

SCOPE

Added a new chapter establishing the Dietitian Licensure Compact, which creates a legal framework for dietitians to practice across state borders with one license.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirement that dietitians must complete fingerprint-based criminal background checks and pay associated fees to participate in the compact.

DEFINITION

Added 20 new legal definitions including terms like 'Compact Privilege,' 'Home State,' 'Adverse Action,' and 'Active Military Member' to standardize how the compact operates.

ENFORCEMENT

Added provisions for information sharing between member states regarding investigations, disciplinary actions, and license status to protect public health and safety.

ELIGIBILITY

Added eligibility criteria for military members and their spouses to facilitate easier relocation and practice opportunities for active duty personnel.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 6, 2025

Signed into law

Signed by the Governor on 2025-03-06 H.J. 475

executive

Feb 27, 2025

Lower · Passed

Signed by the President S.J. 411

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Lower · Passed

Signed by the Speaker H.J. 415

lower

Feb 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 35, NAYS 0 S.J. 371

lower

Feb 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,

lower

Feb 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

Health and Human Services Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0

lower

Feb 20, 2025

Committee

Referred to S.J. 321

lower

Feb 18, 2025

Lower · Passed

House of Representatives Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 5 H.J. 306

lower

Feb 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

Certified uncontested, placed on consent , Passed,

lower

Feb 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

Health and Human Services Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0

lower

Feb 3, 2025

Committee

Referred to H.J. 171

lower

11 primary · 0 co-sponsors