The bill introduces a new section, 474.224, to the Florida Statutes, which mandates that licensed veterinarians inform clients of their right to receive a written prescription for medication before dispensing it. The veterinarian or an authorized staff member must provide clients with the option to either have the prescription filled at the veterinary clinic or obtain a written prescription to be filled at a pharmacy of their choice. This disclosure must be made verbally during in-person consultations or electronically during veterinary telehealth consultations, and the chosen option must be documented in the patient's medical record.

There are exceptions to this requirement; it does not apply if immediate dispensing of medication is necessary to preserve life or prevent suffering, or if the prescription is for a controlled substance that is restricted by federal or state law. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.