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IntroducedDec 23, 2025
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Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Became Law
Practice of Veterinary Medicine; Provides that specified exemptions apply to licensed & unlicensed veterinary technicians; revises membership of Board of Veterinary Medicine; provides requirements for licensure of veterinary technicians; provides continuing education requirements for renewal of licensed veterinary technicians' licenses; prohibits certain persons from taking specified actions relating to licensure of & use of titles of licensed veterinary technicians; provides criminal penalties; provides grounds for disciplinary actions against applicants for licensure & licensed veterinary technicians; authorizes board to take specified actions against certain persons; provides for reissuance of license to veterinary technician; provides scope of practice relating to licensed veterinary technicians; authorizes veterinary technicians to provide specified services; authorizes supervising veterinarians to delegate specified responsibilities to licensed veterinary technicians; prohibits licensed veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants from taking specified actions or identifying themselves as specified persons.
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House • Jan 13, 2026: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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- Jan 13, 2026 | House
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Jan 05, 2026 | House
- Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
- Referred to State Administration Budget Subcommittee
- Referred to Commerce Committee
- Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
- Dec 23, 2025 | House
- Filed
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