An Act to renumber and amend 448.78; to amend 146.81 (1) (em), 146.997 (1) (d) 6., 252.14 (1) (ar) 4m., 253.065 (3), 253.065 (5), 440.03 (9) (a) (intro.), 440.03 (9) (a) 2., 440.03 (13) (b) (intro.), 440.15, 446.01 (1v) (f), 446.02 (6m), 448.70 (1m), 448.72 (6), 448.74 (1), 448.78 (title), 448.80, 448.82, 448.87 (2) (intro.), 448.87 (2) (a), 448.956 (1m) and 450.10 (3) (a) 5m.; to repeal and recreate 632.895 (1) (b) 5. b.; to create 14.833, 440.03 (11m) (c) 2rm., 440.03 (13) (c) 1. gm., 448.70 (1r), 448.70 (1s), 448.78 (1m) (title), 448.78 (1m) (f), 448.78 (2m), (3m) and (4m) and subchapter XIV of chapter 448 [precedes 448.9887] of the statutes; Relating to: ratification of the Dietitian Licensure Compact. (FE)
Sponsored By: Brent Jacobson (Republican), Mike Bare (Democratic), Robert Brooks (Republican), Calvin Callahan (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Cindi Duchow (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Alex Joers (Democratic), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Scott Krug (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), John Spiros (Republican), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Paul Tittl (Republican), Randy Udell (Democratic), Robyn Vining (Democratic), Chuck Wichgers (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Dietitian discipline can end interstate practice
Only the home state can discipline the home-state license; remote states can discipline compact privileges under their due-process laws. Restrictions imposed through home-state discipline revoke privileges in all other member states until those restrictions are removed. The home state must give reported out-of-state conduct the same priority as conduct at home and apply its own laws. Wisconsin can reprimand dietitians or deny, limit, suspend, or revoke privileges, including for material false statements on applications. A member state can recover investigation and case costs from the affected dietitian only when its own law allows it.
More recognition for compact dietitians
Specified Wisconsin laws now recognize compact-privilege holders as certified dietitians or health care professionals. Wisconsin chiropractors who also qualify as certified dietitians, including through the compact, can give advice on vitamins, herbs, and supplements. They do not need a separate certificate for that advice. Athletic trainers can accept written referrals from qualifying compact dietitians for specified services in outpatient rehabilitation settings.
Military dietitians can keep home-state licensing
An active-duty service member or spouse can designate a state where they hold a current dietitian license in good standing. They can keep that home-state choice while the service member remains on active duty.
Dietitian applicants face criminal record checks
Wisconsin's general dietitian certificate applicants must provide acceptable evidence that they have no conviction record. Wisconsin's employment discrimination laws limit how the board considers conviction records. Wisconsin must establish criminal-history screening for initial compact-privilege applicants, using fingerprints or other identifying body information. The state must use FBI search results to decide eligibility within the deadline set by compact rules.
Dietitians can face new compact fees
The compact commission can charge fees to dietitians who receive a compact privilege. Wisconsin can also charge a state compact-privilege fee. The commission can assess member states each year to cover its budget when other revenue falls short. Commission rules set how state assessments are divided. The law does not set fee or assessment amounts.
Dietitians avoid duplicate training requirements
Dietitians using a compact privilege follow their home state's continuing education rules, not the remote state's rules. They must still learn and follow the dietetics practice laws of each remote state where they work.
Dietitians gain access across state lines
Wisconsin joins the Dietitian Licensure Compact, which takes effect once seven states enact it. Eligible dietitians can practice in other member states without getting separate state licenses. They must have an unrestricted home-state license, notify the compact commission, and pay applicable fees. They must also meet any remote-state requirements for knowledge of that state's laws. Each privilege lasts through the home-state license's expiration and requires continued eligibility for renewal.
Moving dietitians get a licensing pathway
Dietitians moving between member states must apply for a new home-state license, pay fees, and notify both states. The new state checks compact eligibility and can require criminal-history checks, including FBI fingerprints, and knowledge of state law. Dietitians who do not qualify for the compact may use the state's single-state licensing process. Wisconsin must grant a certificate to qualifying applicants who hold another member state's home-state license and move to Wisconsin. They must apply, pay the fee, and provide acceptable evidence of no conviction record, subject to Wisconsin's employment discrimination protections.
Dietitian records shared with privacy limits
Wisconsin and other member states must report required license data, discipline, application denials and reasons, and significant current investigation information. Reports also include required nonconfidential information about participation in alternative programs, and states must monitor the system for discipline. Significant current investigation information is available only to member states; contributing states can require permission before public release of designated information. Records later erased under applicable federal or contributing-state law must be removed. Commission-certified records qualify as verified business records and receive an exception to hearsay limits in relevant member-state proceedings.
Binding dietitian compact rules have limits
Compact commission rules have legal force in member states, generally starting the day after adoption unless a later date is specified. Courts can limit rules that conflict with state laws governing permitted dietitian practice. A majority of member-state legislatures can reject a rule within 4 years, ending its force across all member states. Each state's executive and judicial branches must enforce the compact. When a state defaults, the commission must give written notice, describe a proposed fix, and offer training and technical help.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Brent Jacobson
Republican • House
Mike Bare
Democratic • House
Robert Brooks
Republican • House
Calvin Callahan
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Cindi Duchow
Republican • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Alex Joers
Democratic • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Scott Krug
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
John Spiros
Republican • House
Lisa Subeck
Democratic • House
Paul Tittl
Republican • House
Randy Udell
Democratic • House
Robyn Vining
Democratic • House
Chuck Wichgers
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Deb Andraca
Democratic • House
Jill Billings
Democratic • House
Brienne Brown
Democratic • House
Tim Carpenter
Democratic • Senate
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim
Democratic • Senate
Ben DeSmidt
Democratic • House
Jodi Emerson
Democratic • House
Dan Feyen
Republican • Senate
Jodi Habush Sinykin
Democratic • Senate
Dianne Hesselbein
Democratic • Senate
Andrew Hysell
Democratic • House
Jenna Jacobson
Democratic • House
Jesse James
Republican • Senate
Howard Marklein
Republican • Senate
Renuka Mayadev
Democratic • House
Vincent Miresse
Democratic • House
Melissa Ratcliff
Democratic • Senate
Mark Spreitzer
Democratic • Senate
Shelia Stubbs
Democratic • House
Patrick Testin
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Representative Emerson added as a coauthor
3/19/2026HouseRepresentative Billings added as a coauthor
3/10/2026HouseRepresentative Brown added as a coauthor
3/6/2026HousePublished 8-9-2025
8/11/2025HouseReport approved by the Governor on 8-8-2025. 2025 Wisconsin Act 20
8/11/2025HousePresented to the Governor on 8-7-2025
8/7/2025HouseLRB correction
6/20/2025HouseReport correctly enrolled on 6-20-2025
6/20/2025HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
6/19/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
6/18/2025SenateRead a third time and concurred in
6/18/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
6/18/2025SenateOrdered to a third reading
6/18/2025SenateRead a second time
6/18/2025SenatePlaced on calendar 6-18-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
6/17/2025SenatePublic hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
6/17/2025SenateAvailable for scheduling
5/14/2025SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Senate Organization
5/14/2025SenateReceived from Assembly
5/13/2025SenateOrdered immediately messaged
5/13/2025HouseRepresentative Stubbs added as a coauthor
5/13/2025HouseRead a third time and passed
5/13/2025HouseRules suspended
5/13/2025HouseOrdered to a third reading
5/13/2025HouseRead a second time
5/13/2025House
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