S 253 Massachusetts Senate · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to modernizing licensure of dietitians and nutritionists

Summary
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 253) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation to modernize licensure of dietitians and nutritionists by creating a Dietetics and Nutrition board. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Aug 20, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Committee
Discharged to the committee on Public Health
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Legislator
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State
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Jason Lewis
DDemocratic
MA
Fifth Middlesex