SB 1174 Oregon Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relating to the Board of Licensed Dietitians and Nutritionists; prescribing an effective date.

Summary

] Directs the Health Licensing Office to issue a nutritionist license [ to engage in the practice of nutrition ] to a qualified applicant. Changes the requirements to qualify for a dietitian license [ to engage in the practice of dietetics ]. Defines "medical nutrition therapy," the "practice of dietetics" and the "practice of nutrition." Changes the name of the Board of Licensed Dietitians to the Board of Licensed Dietitians and Nutritionists. Allows a licensed dietitian and a licensed nutritionist to provide services via telehealth. Prohibits a person from [ engaging in the practice of dietetics or the practice of nutrition ] providing medical nutrition therapy , or from using specified titles and abbreviations, without a license. Makes exceptions to the licensure requirement. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Jun 28, 2025

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Introduced → A-Engrossed · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill creates a new licensed nutritionist profession alongside the existing licensed dietitian profession. The main changes involve renaming the regulatory board, updating licensing requirements for nutritionists, and clarifying that unlicensed individuals cannot provide medical nutrition therapy.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of regulated professions by adding licensed nutritionists to the existing dietitian framework and renaming the oversight board to include both professions.

DEFINITION

Changed the summary language from prohibiting unlicensed practice of 'dietetics or nutrition' to specifically prohibiting unlicensed provision of 'medical nutrition therapy'.

Added the specific definition of 'medical nutrition therapy' to the bill text.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new subsection allowing applicants who completed supervised experience in other US states or territories to provide proof of that experience for licensing.

Changed the license type from 'license to engage in the practice of nutrition' to 'nutritionist license' for clarity.

Changed the Board name from 'Board of Licensed Dietitians' to 'Board of Licensed Dietitians and Nutritionists' to reflect the new profession.

ENFORCEMENT

Updated the prohibited activities language to specifically reference 'providing medical nutrition therapy' rather than the broader 'practice of dietetics or nutrition'.

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Committee

Jun 28, 2025

Upper · Passed

In committee upon adjournment.

upper

Apr 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to Ways and Means by order of the President.

upper

Apr 17, 2025

Upper · Passed

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be referred to Ways and Means. (Printed A-Eng.)

upper

Mar 3, 2025

Committee

Referred to Health Care.

upper

Feb 27, 2025

Introduced

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

upper

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors