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Committee hears dietitian licensure compact; proponents cite workforce, military spouse mobility and patient access
Summary
Senate Bill 279 would join Montana to an interstate dietitian licensure compact supporters say will ease licensing across state lines, help military spouses and expand access to nutrition care; sponsors and medical providers urged the committee to advance the bill and informational witnesses explained compact mechanics.
Senator Wendy McCamey opened testimony in favor of Senate Bill 279, the dietitian licensure compact, describing it as a measure that would increase license mobility for registered dietitians, support military spouses and reduce bureaucratic delays in bringing clinicians into practice. "This is a boost," McCamey said, adding that seven states are required to form a governing compact commission.
Proponents included representatives of the Montana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and multiple…
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