New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A8968 — Provides for the licensure of dietitians and nutritionists; repealer

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced August 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Establishes a licensing framework for dietitians and nutritionists.

This bill lays out the requirements for licensing dietitians and nutritionists and defines their professional practices. It aims to establish standards for these professions.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families may benefit from improved dietary guidance from licensed professionals.
  • Consumers: Consumers can expect that dietitians and nutritionists will have met certain qualifications to offer dietary advice.
  • Healthcare: This means that healthcare providers will work with licensed dietitians and nutritionists, ensuring a standardized level of care.

Summary

Provides for the licensure of dietitians and nutritionists; defines the practice thereof.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 8968C

  2. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  3. PRINT NUMBER 8968B

  4. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  5. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  6. PRINT NUMBER 8968A

  7. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

  8. REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A8968 do?
Provides for the licensure of dietitians and nutritionists; defines the practice thereof.
Who sponsors A8968?
A8968 is sponsored by Alicia Hyndman.
What is the current status of A8968?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced August 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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