Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida H823: Dietetics and Nutrition
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Prohibits provision of certain dietetic & nutrition services; authorizes use of certain titles; revises exemptions for certain persons to practice or provide services or activities relating to dietetics or nutrition; revises membership & powers & duties of Dietetics & Nutrition Practice Council; revises requirements for licensure as dietician or nutritionist; revises temporary permit requirements for dieticians & nutritionists; removes authorizations for licensed dietitian, licensed nutritionist, or licensed nutrition counselor for use of certain words in connection licensee's name or place of business.
What the bill says
An act relating to dietetics and nutrition; amending s. 468.502, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 468.503, F.S.; revising and providing definitions; amending s. 468.504, F.S.; prohibiting the provision of medical nutrition therapy under certain circumstances; authorizing the use of certain titles under certain circumstances; amending s. 468.505, F.S.; revising exemptions for certain persons to practice or provide services or activities relating to dietetics or nutrition under certain circumstances; amending s. 468.506, F.S.…
From the introduced text, December 18, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to dietetics and nutrition; amending s. 468.502, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 468.503, F.S.; revising and providing definitions; amending s. 468.504, F.S.; prohibiting the provision of medical nutrition therapy under certain circumstances; authorizing the use of certain titles under certain circumstances; amending s. 468.505, F.S.; revising exemptions for certain persons to practice or provide services or activities relating to dietetics or nutrition under certain circumstances; amending s. 468.506, F.S.; revising the membership and powers and duties of the Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council; amending s. 468.509, F.S.; revising requirements for licensure as a dietician or nutritionist; amending s. 468.51, F.S.; revising licensure renewal requirements; amending s. 468.511, F.S.; revising temporary permit requirements for dieticians and nutritionists; amending s. 468.512, F.S.; removing authorizations for a licensed dietitian, a licensed nutritionist, or a licensed nutrition counselor for the use of certain words in connection to the licensee's name or place of business; amending s. 468.513, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; repealing s. words underlined are additions. hb823-00 FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES HB 823 ORIGINAL 2026 468.516, F.S., relating to practice requirements; amending s. 468.517, F.S.; revising prohibited acts; amending ss. 468.518, 501.0573, and 501.0575, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date. …
Sponsors
- Campbell, Daryl (D, HD-099) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
- : 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- : Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
- : Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
- : Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee
- : Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
- : Filed
Common questions
- What is H823?
- H823 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Dietetics and Nutrition.
- What does H823 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to dietetics and nutrition; amending s. 468.502, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 468.503, F.S.; revising and providing definitions; amending s. 468.504, F.S.; prohibiting the provision of medical nutrition therapy under certain circumstances; authorizing the use of certain titles under certain circumstances; amending s. 468.505, F.S.; revising exemptions for certain persons to practice or provide services or activities relating to dietetics or nutrition under certain circumstances; amending s. 468.506, F.S.…
- What is the status of H823?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored H823?
- Campbell, Daryl (D, HD-099).
- Where is the official record for H823?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/823
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