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HB 92 — AN ACT relating to dietitians.
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✓Introduced
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 07, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.
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4 sponsors
4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (2 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.
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Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 310 to enact and enter into the Dietitian Licensure Compact with all other jurisdictions that legally join in the compact; declare the purpose of the compact; define terms; establish participation requirements; recognize licensure privilege and establish requirements; set requirements for transferring a home state license; designate home state licensure for active members of the military; establish penalties and adverse actions against a licensee; establish a joint government agency, create membership rules, establish voting requirements, and permit the government agency to establish rules and perform duties; require the compact commission to create a data system and outline the requirements; permit the executive and judicial branches within each state to enforce the compact; establish dispute resolution and outline termination procedures.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
388 added · 365 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill HB 92 has added several lines related to a "compact commission," while also removing previous references to the same. This change seems to clarify the bill's provisions regarding the commission, which is likely intended to improve governance or oversight within the relevant topic of the bill. It's an important update as it suggests a focus on streamlining processes and could impact how policies are implemented moving forward.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA AN ACT relating to dietitians.
Page 1 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA DEFINITIONS As used in this compact, and except as otherwise provided, the following definitions shall apply:
Page 2 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA I.
Page 3 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA R.
Page 4 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA Z.
A member state must fully implement a criminal history record information requirement, within a time frame established by rule, Page 5 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA which includes receiving the results of the Federal Bureau of Investigation record search and shall use those results in determining compact privilege eligibility.
The member states shall retain sole jurisdiction over the provision of these Page 6 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA requirements.
A planned, documented, supervised practice experience in dietetics that is programmatically accredited by ACEND or by a Page 7 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA dietetics accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education which the compact commission may by rule determine and which involves at least one thousand (1,000) hours of practice experience under the supervision of a registered dietitian or a licensed dietitian;
Successful completion of either the registration examination for dietitians administered by CDR or a national credentialing examination for dietitians approved by the compact commission by rule, with such completion being no more than five (5) years prior to the date of the licensee’s application for initial licensure and accompanied by a period of continuous licensure thereafter, all of which may be further governed by the Rules of the compact commission.commission;
Page 8 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA C.
and Page 9 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA c.
Page 10 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA 1.
Page 11 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA F.
Page 12 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DIETITIAN LICENSURE COMPACT COMMISSION A.
The compact commission may meet in person or by telecommunication, video Page 13 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA conference, or other means of communication.
provided that at all times the compact Page 14 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA commission shall avoid any actual or appearance of impropriety or conflict of interest;
Oversee the day-to-day activities of the administration of the compact including enforcement and compliance with the provisions of the Page 15 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA compact, its rules and bylaws, and other such duties as deemed necessary;
One (1) ex officio, nonvoting member from a recognized national Page 16 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA credentialing organization for dietitians.
The compact commission may hold a special meeting when it must meet to conduct emergency business by giving twenty-four (24) hours’ notice to all member states, on the compact commission’s website, and Page 17 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA other means as provided in the compact commission’s rules.
Matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal or member Page 18 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA state law;
Page 19 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA 4.
The compact commission shall defend any member, officer, executive Page 20 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA director, employee, and representative of the compact commission in any civil action seeking to impose liability arising out of any actual or alleged act, error, or omission that occurred within the scope of compact commission employment, duties, or responsibilities, or as determined by the compact commission that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of compact commission employment, duties, or responsibilities;
Nothing in this compact shall be interpreted to waive or otherwise abrogate a member state’s state action immunity or state action affirmative defense with respect to antitrust claims under the Sherman Act, Clayton Act, or any Page 21 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 7/10/20253/3/2026 1:332:48 PM JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BRHB 18592/GA other state or federal antitrust or anticompetitive law or regulation.
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The liability of the executive director and employees of the compact commission or representatives of the compact commission, acting within the scope of such person's employment or duties for acts, errors, or omissions occurring within such person's state, may not exceed the limits of liability set forth under the constitution and laws of that state for state officials, employees, and agents.
The compact commission is considered to be an instrumentality of the states for the purposes of any such action.
Page 22 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 3/3/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 92/GA 5.
The records and information provided to a member state pursuant to this compact or through the data system, when certified by the compact commission or an Page 22 of 33 XXXX 7/10/2025 1:33 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 185 agent thereof, shall constitute the authenticated business records of the compact commission, and shall be entitled to any associated hearsay exception in any relevant judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative proceedings in a member state.
A rule shall be invalid and have no force or effect only if a court of Page 23 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 3/3/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 92/GA competent jurisdiction holds that the rule is invalid because the compact commission exercised its rulemaking authority in a manner that is beyond the scope and purposes of the compact, or the powers granted hereunder, or based upon another applicable standard of review.
The rules of the compact commission shall have the force of law in each member state, provided however that where the rules conflict with the laws or regulations of a member state that relate to the procedures, actions, and processes a licensed Page 23 of 33 XXXX 7/10/2025 1:33 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 185 dietitian is permitted to undertake in that state and the circumstances under which they may do so, as held by a court of competent jurisdiction, the rules of the compact commission shall be ineffective in that state to the extent of the conflict.
Prior to adoption of a proposed rule by the compact commission, and at least thirty (30) days in advance of the meeting at which the compact commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed rule, the compact commission shall Page 24 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 3/3/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 92/GA provide a notice of proposed rulemaking:
Page 24 of 33 XXXX 7/10/2025 1:33 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 185 1.
The text of the proposed rule and the reason therefore;therefor;
The compact commission may adopt changes to the proposed rule provided Page 25 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 3/3/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 92/GA the changes do not enlarge the original purpose of the proposed rule.
of this section, the effective date of the rule shall be no sooner than thirty (30) days Page 25 of 33 XXXX 7/10/2025 1:33 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 185 after issuing the notice that it adopted or amended the rule.
A challenge shall be made Page 26 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 3/3/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 92/GA in writing and delivered to the compact commission prior to the end of the notice period.
OVERSIGHT, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, AND ENFORCEMENT Page 26 of 33 XXXX 7/10/2025 1:33 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 185 A.
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Page 27 of 33 XXXX 7/10/2025 1:33 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 185 2.
The terminated state shall continue to recognize all compact privileges granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of six (6) months after the date of said Page 28 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 3/3/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 92/GA notice of termination.
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The Page 28 of 33 XXXX 7/10/2025 1:33 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 185 prevailing party shall be awarded all costs of such litigation, including reasonable attorney’s fees.
Page 29 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 3/3/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 92/GA 2.
Page 29 of 33 XXXX 7/10/2025 1:33 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 185 3.
Member states enacting the compact subsequent to the seven (7) initial charter member states shall be subject to the process set forth in Section Page 30 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 3/3/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 92/GA 8.C.21.
All actions taken for the benefit of the compact commission or in furtherance of the purposes of the administration of the compact prior to the effective date of the compact or the compact commission coming into existence shall be considered to be actions of the compact commission Page 30 of 33 XXXX 7/10/2025 1:33 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 185 unless specifically repudiated by the compact commission.
Notwithstanding any subsequent statutory enactment to the contrary, such withdrawing state shall continue to recognize all compact privileges granted pursuant to this compact for a minimum of one hundred Page 31 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 3/3/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 92/GA eighty (180) days after the date of such notice of withdrawal.
Page 31 of 33 XXXX 7/10/2025 1:33 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 185 SECTION 13.
Otherwise, if this compact shall be held to Page 32 of 33 HB009210.100 - 185 - XXXX 3/3/2026 2:48 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 92/GA be contrary to the constitution of any member state, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining member states and in full force and effect as to the member state affected as to all severable matters.
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A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 310 IS CREATED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
(1) The board shall require a criminal background check by means of a fingerprint check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for:
(a) Applicants applying for initial licensure after the effective date of this Act;
and (b) Applicants applying for an initial compact privilege granted under Section 1 of this Act to practice dietetics in Kentucky.
(2) The board may require a criminal background check by means of a fingerprint check by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a licensee who is the subject of an active investigation for a violation under this chapter or administrative regulations promulgated thereunder.
(3) A criminal background check shall not be required by the board solely for the purposes of renewing a license granted under KRS 310.021.
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Action History
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to Licensing & Occupations (S)
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to Committee on Committees (S)
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received in Senate
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3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute (1)
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posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 03 2026
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2nd reading, to Rules
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reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
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to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
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to Committee on Committees (H)
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introduced in House
Sponsors
- Adam Moore · Primary
- Tony Hampton · Primary
- Daniel Grossberg · Primary
- Vanessa Grossl · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 134 not signed on
Sponsors (4)
- Adam Moore Democrat
- Tony Hampton Republican
- Daniel Grossberg Democrat
- Vanessa Grossl Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (134)
134 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 134 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 76 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (100)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis C | — | Yea |
| Adam Moore | Democrat | Yea |
| Adrielle Camuel | Democrat | Yea |
| Al Gentry | Democrat | Yea |
| Anne Gay Donworth | Democrat | Yea |
| Ashley Tackett Laferty | Democrat | Yea |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Democrat | Yea |
| Chad Aull | Democrat | Yea |
| Daniel Grossberg | Democrat | Yea |
| Erika Hancock | Democrat | Yea |
| George Brown Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Joshua Watkins | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsey Burke | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Willner | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Lou Marzian | Democrat | Yea |
| Matthew Lehman | Democrat | Yea |
| Nima Kulkarni | Democrat | Yea |
| Pamela Stevenson | Democrat | Yea |
| Rachel Roarx | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Stalker | Democrat | Yea |
| Tina Bojanowski | Democrat | Yea |
| Aaron Thompson | Republican | Yea |
| Adam Bowling | Republican | Yea |
| Amy Neighbors | Republican | Yea |
| Bill Wesley | Republican | Yea |
| Bobby McCool | Republican | Not Voting |
| Candy Massaroni | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Freeland | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Fugate | Republican | Yea |
| DJ Johnson | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Elliott | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Fister | Republican | Yea |
| David Hale | Republican | Yea |
| David Meade | Republican | Yea |
| David W. Osborne | Republican | Yea |
| Deanna Gordon | Republican | Yea |
| Derek Lewis | Republican | Yea |
| Emily Callaway | Republican | Yea |
| Felicia Rabourn | Republican | Not Voting |
| J.T. Payne | Republican | Yea |
| James Tipton | Republican | Yea |
| Jared Bauman | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Nemes | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Petrie | Republican | Yea |
| Jennifer Decker | Republican | Yea |
| Jim Gooch Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| John Blanton | Republican | Yea |
| John Hodgson | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Branscum | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Bray | Republican | Yea |
| Josh Calloway | Republican | Yea |
| Ken Fleming | Republican | Yea |
| Ken Upchurch | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Jackson | Republican | Yea |
| Kim Banta | Republican | Yea |
| Kim Holloway | Republican | Yea |
| Kim King | Republican | Yea |
| Kimberly Poore Moser | Republican | Yea |
| Marianne Proctor | Republican | Yea |
| Mark Hart | Republican | Yea |
| Mary Beth Imes | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Lockett | Republican | Yea |
| Matthew Koch | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Meredith | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Sarge Pollock | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Clines | Republican | Yea |
| Mitch Whitaker | Republican | Yea |
| Myron Dossett | Republican | Yea |
| Nancy Tate | Republican | Yea |
| Nick Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick Flannery | Republican | Yea |
| Peyton Griffee | Republican | Yea |
| Randy Bridges | Republican | Yea |
| Rebecca Raymer | Republican | Yea |
| Richard White | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Duvall | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Bivens | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Dotson | Republican | Yea |
| Samara Heavrin | Republican | Yea |
| Savannah Maddox | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Lewis | Republican | Yea |
| Scott Sharp | Republican | Yea |
| Shane Baker | Republican | Yea |
| Shawn McPherson | Republican | Yea |
| Stephanie Dietz | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Bratcher | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Riley | Republican | Yea |
| Steven Doan | Republican | Not Voting |
| Steven Rudy | Republican | Yea |
| Susan Witten | Republican | Yea |
| Suzanne Miles | Republican | Yea |
| T.J. Roberts | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas Huff | Republican | Yea |
| Timmy Truett | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Smith | Republican | Yea |
| Tony Hampton | Republican | Yea |
| Vanessa Grossl | Republican | Yea |
| Wade Williams | Republican | Yea |
| Walker Thomas | Republican | Yea |
| William Lawrence | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 92 do?
- Create a new section of KRS Chapter 310 to enact and enter into the Dietitian Licensure Compact with all other jurisdictions that legally join in the compact; declare the purpose of the compact; define terms; establish participation requirements; recognize licensure privilege and establish requirements; set requirements for transferring a home state license; designate home state licensure for active members of the military; establish penalties and adverse actions against a licensee; establish a joint government agency, create membership rules, establish voting requirements, and permit the government agency to establish rules and perform duties; require the compact commission to create a data system and outline the requirements; permit the executive and judicial branches within each state to enforce the compact; establish dispute resolution and outline termination procedures.
- Who sponsors HB 92?
- HB 92 is sponsored by Adam Moore (Democrat), Tony Hampton (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democrat), and Vanessa Grossl (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 92?
- This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 07, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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