Alaska2026Passed Legislature

HB340

Alaska Joins the Dietitian Licensure Compact

Last scannedSep 8, 2026, 12:47 AM

In one sentence

This bill allows Alaska to join a group of states that share rules so dietitians can work in multiple places with one license.

Requires the department to implement the Dietitian Licensure Compact under state law.
Allows qualified dietitians to get permission to practice in other member states without getting a separate state license for each place.
Creates rules so all member states can share information about investigations and discipline actions against dietitians.
Requires that dietitians follow the laws of the state where their patient is located when they provide care.
Supports active military members and their spouses who move between states by making it easier to keep working.

The bill does not say when the new rules will start because no effective date is listed.
Dietitians must still meet all requirements of each specific state where they treat patients, even with a compact privilege.
Only states that have passed their own laws to join this group can participate.

Plain language

Compact Privilege: Legal permission that lets a licensed dietitian work in another member state without getting a new license.
Home State: The member state where the dietitian lives or has their main residence.
Remote State: Any other member state where a dietitian wants to work using their Compact Privilege.

Official record

Validated

DIETITIAN LICENSURE COMPACT An Act relating to the dietitian licensure compact; and providing for an effective date.

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