Dietitians; requires Board of Medicine to promulgate regulations for licensure. (HB345)
Introduced By
Del. John O'Bannon (R-Richmond) with support from co-patrons Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Fairfax Station), Del. Tim Hugo (R-Centreville), Del. Kaye Kory (D-Falls Church), and Del. Steve Landes (R-Weyers Cave)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Licensure of dietitians. Requires the Board of Medicine to promulgate regulations for the licensure of dietitians in the Commonwealth; provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to practice as or hold himself out to be a dietitian or to use in conjunction with his name the letters or words "dietitian," "L.D.," or "Licensed Dietitian" without a license issued by the Board of Medicine beginning July 1, 2013; and establishes the Advisory Board for Dietitians to advise the Board of Medicine regarding the regulation of dietitians in the Commonwealth. Amends § 54.1-2731, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
History
- 01/10/2012 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100588D
- 01/10/2012 Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
- 01/20/2012 Assigned HWI sub: #2
- 01/25/2012 Impact statement from DPB (HB345)
- 01/31/2012 Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2013
- 02/02/2012 Committee amendments
- 02/02/2012 Continued to 2013 with amendment(s) in Health, Welfare and Institutions
- 11/29/2012 Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions
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