Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2620: An Act amending the act of December 27, 1974 (P.L.995, No.326), known as the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act, further providing for definitions, for Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and for additional duties of board of examiners and veterinary technicians; providing for scope of practice for veterinary technicians and veterinary nurses; and further providing for biennial educational requirements, for records and inspection of records, for penalties and for exemptions and exceptions.

In committee Last action June 10, 2026: Referred to Professional Licensure

Plain-language summary

HB 2620 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on June 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of December 27, 1974 (P.L.995, No.326), known as the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act, further providing for definitions, for Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and for additional duties of board of examiners and veterinary technicians; providing for scope of practice for veterinary technicians and veterinary nurses; and further providing for biennial educational requirements, for records and inspection of records, for penalties and for exemptions and exceptions. Primary sponsor: Michael Stender (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 10, 2026): Referred to Professional Licensure.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michael Stender (Republican). 7 co-sponsors.