Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 1, 2026Result: passed
(60) (0) (0) (3)
Senate bill · S607 (2025-26)
Provides for the licensure of dietitians and nutritionists; repealer
New York State Senate
Same as A8968, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Latest action Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: Toby Ann Stavisky (State Senator, District 11, Democratic)
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Summary
Provides for the licensure of dietitians and nutritionists; defines the practice thereof.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Education Law.
Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To establish licensure for dietitians and nutritionists in New York State and create a protected scope of practice for licensed profes- sionals providing medical nutrition therapy and nutrition care services.
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Higher Education · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Higher Education · New York State Senate.
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The sponsor's argument
Why Toby Ann Stavisky says this is needed
Current New York State law allows dietitians and nutritionists to obtain title certification through the State Education Department. However, while certification protects the use of certain professional titles, it does not adequately protect the actual scope of practice relating to medical nutrition therapy and nutrition care services. Under current law, individuals without sufficient education, supervised clinical expe- rience, or competency standards may still provide therapeutic diet services and nutrition treatment so long as they do not use protected certified titles. This legislation modernizes New York's regulation of dietetics and nutrition by transitioning from certification to licensure for qualified professionals. The bill establishes clear standards for education, supervised practice, examination, and professional competency for indi- viduals providing medical nutrition therapy and advanced nutrition care services. The legislation also clarifies the distinct roles and qualifications of licensed dietitians and licensed nutritionists while preserving exemptions for general wellness information, non-medical nutrition guid- ance, and other permitted activities outside the licensed scope of prac- tice. Additionally, the bill updates professional oversight requirements and aligns New York's standards more closely with nationally recognized professional and healthcare standards. Licensure will help ensure that individuals providing medical nutrition therapy, nutrition care services, and therapeutic diet treatment possess the appropriate education, training, and clinical competency necessary to safely treat patients and improve public health outcomes across New York State. The bill further strengthens consumer protections by establishing clear- er professional accountability standards and ensuring that patientS receiving nutrition-related medical care are treated by appropriately qualified and regulated professionals.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateFeb 3, 2026Result: passed
(60) (0) (0) (1)Vote: Committee vote · Higher Education
Senate Higher EducationJan 20, 2026Result: passed
(11) (0) (0) (0)Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 9, 2025Result: passed
(62) (0) (0) (1)Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMay 13, 2025Result: passed
(57) (0) (0) (5)Vote: Committee vote · Higher Education
Senate Higher EducationApr 30, 2025Result: passed
(11) (0) (0) (0)
Full history
- Jun 1, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- Jun 1, 2026
Passed a chamber
REPASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Jun 1, 2026
Returned to Assembly
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- May 29, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Higher Education
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- May 27, 2026
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING 607C
NY Senate
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- May 27, 2026
Recalled From Assembly
RECALLED FROM ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- May 27, 2026
Returned to Senate
RETURNED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
- Feb 18, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Higher Education
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- Feb 3, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Feb 3, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Feb 3, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- Jan 27, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- Jan 21, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- Jan 20, 2026
1ST Report CAL.126
1ST REPORT CAL.126
NY Senate
- Jan 13, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Higher Education
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Senate
- Oct 17, 2025
Amend (t) and Recommit to Higher Education
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- Aug 13, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- Jun 9, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- Jun 9, 2025
Passed a chamber
REPASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Jun 9, 2025
Returned to Assembly
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- May 21, 2025
Amended
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 607A
NY Senate
- May 21, 2025
Recalled From Assembly
RECALLED FROM ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- May 21, 2025
Returned to Senate
RETURNED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
- May 13, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- May 13, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- May 13, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- May 5, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- May 1, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
- Apr 30, 2025
1ST Report CAL.899
1ST REPORT CAL.899
NY Senate
- Jan 8, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
NY Senate
Read the record
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