SB2579

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4 and Title 63, relative to dietetics and nutrition.

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Tennessee SB2579 regulates dietetics and nutrition practices, requiring licenses for dietitians and nutritionists and establishing a Board of.

Tennessee SB2579 amends the state's dietetics and nutrition laws, creating the Board of Dietitian and Nutritionist Examiners to oversee licensing and regulation. The bill mandates that only licensed dietitians can practice dietetics and medical nutrition therapy, while licensed nutritionists can practice nutrition. It prohibits the use of titles indicating licensure without proper certification. The board is tasked with setting fees, issuing licenses, and disciplining practitioners.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 17

1:00 PM

Senate Health And Welfare Hearing

Mar 11

11:00 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

History

May 26

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1002

Apr 17

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 16

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted