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Committee hears bill to create dual licensure for dietitians and nutritionists
Summary
Supporters told the Senate Business and Labor Committee HB 806 would modernize Montana licensure by creating a dual pathway so registered dietitians and certified nutrition specialists can be licensed under titles that match national credentials; proponents said it protects public safety and expands access in rural areas.
Representative Courtney Sprunger introduced HB 806 as a licensure modernization measure that "creates a dual licensure system, allowing RDs to be licensed as licensed dietitians and CNS professionals to be licensed as licensed nutritionists." Sprunger said the change is intended to protect public safety while expanding access to medical nutrition therapy, particularly in underserved parts of the state.
Proponents from hospitals and professional associations urged a favorable recommendation. Aiden Myhre of Billings Clinic told the committee nutritionists and…
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