HB1961 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Creates provisions relating to dietitians.

What is the status of HB1961?

In committee as of April 14, 2026. Latest action: SCS Voted Do Pass (S) (April 14, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1961?

Tara Peters (R, 122), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB1961?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1961&year=2026&code=R

Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Missouri HB1961: Creates provisions relating to dietitians

Q: What does HB1961 do?

In its own words: To amend chapter 324, RSMo, by adding thereto sixteen new sections relating to dietitians. Section A. Chapter 324, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto sixteen new sections, to be known as sections 324.214, 324.218, 324.1800, 324.1805, 324.1810, 324.1815, 324.1820, 324.1825, 324.1830, 324.1835, 324.1840, 324.1845, 324.1850, 324.1855, 324.1860, and 324.1865, to read as follows: 324.214. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "License", a license, certificate, registration, permit, accreditation, or military occupational specialty that enables a person to legally practice a.

Status: In committee, April 14, 2026

What the bill says

To amend chapter 324, RSMo, by adding thereto sixteen new sections relating to dietitians. Section A. Chapter 324, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto sixteen new sections, to be known as sections 324.214, 324.218, 324.1800, 324.1805, 324.1810, 324.1815, 324.1820, 324.1825, 324.1830, 324.1835, 324.1840, 324.1845, 324.1850, 324.1855, 324.1860, and 324.1865, to read as follows: 324.214. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "License", a license, certificate, registration, permit, accreditation, or military occupational specialty that enables a person to legally practice a.

From the engrossed text:

To amend chapter 324, RSMo, by adding thereto sixteen new sections relating to dietitians. Section A. Chapter 324, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto sixteen new sections, to be known as sections 324.214, 324.218, 324.1800, 324.1805, 324.1810, 324.1815, 324.1820, 324.1825, 324.1830, 324.1835, 324.1840, 324.1845, 324.1850, 324.1855, 324.1860, and 324.1865, to read as follows: 324.214. 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean: (1) "License", a license, certificate, registration, permit, accreditation, or military occupational specialty that enables a person to legally practice an occupation or profession in a particular jurisdiction; (2) "Military", the Armed Forces of the United States, including the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force, National Guard, and any other military branch that is designated by Congress as part of the Armed Forces of the United States, and all reserve components and auxiliaries. The term "military" also includes the military reserves and militia of any United States territory or state; (3) "Nonresident military spouse", a nonresident spouse of an active-duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States who has been transferred or is scheduled to be transferred to the state of Missouri, or who has been transferred or is scheduled to be transferred to an adjacent state and is or will be domiciled in the state of Missouri, or has moved …

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