SB 1862 Tennessee Senate · 113th Regular Session (2023-2024)

Dieticians and Nutritionists - As enacted, enacts the "Dietitian Licensure Compact." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 63 and Title 68.

This bill enacts the Dietitian Licensure Compact, a new agreement that allows licensed dietitians in Tennessee to practice in other member states without obtaining separate licenses for each location. To qualify for this interstate privilege, professionals must meet uniform standards, including holding a current license, completing continuing education, and passing a jurisprudence exam on state laws. The legislation establishes a commission to manage the compact and facilitates the sharing of disciplinary and investigative information among member states to protect public health. Additionally, the law specifically supports active military members and their spouses by simplifying the process for them to relocate and continue their careers across state lines.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
House Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Jan 24, 2024 Signed May 28, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Mar 28, 2024 · House Apr 24, 2024

How they voted

30–0
Passed
Total votes 30
Mar 28, 2024
D Democratic4
4 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican26
26 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
27
Key actions
15
Committee
8
Amendments
1
May 28, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
upper
May 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
lower
May 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
upper
Apr 24, 2024
Amended
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0547)
upper
Apr 24, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed H., Ayes 90, Nays 1, PNV 0
lower
Mar 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0595)
upper
Mar 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 29, Nays 0
upper
Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
upper
Mar 13, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/20/2024
upper
Mar 13, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/19/2024
upper
Mar 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Health and Welfare Committee to 3/13/2024
upper
Mar 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/13/2024
upper
Feb 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee Ayes 8, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Feb 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Health and Welfare Committee calendar for 3/6/2024
upper
Feb 21, 2024
Upper · Passed
Placed on Senate Government Operations Committee calendar for 2/28/2024
upper
Jan 25, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Government Operations Committee
upper
Jan 24, 2024
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Ferrell Haile
Ferrell Haile
RRepublican
TN
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