Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 85: Veterinary medicine; veterinarian-client-patient relationship further specified; scope of practice inside and outside veterinarian-client-patient relationship further defined
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 85 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Veterinary medicine; veterinarian-client-patient relationship further specified; scope of practice inside and outside veterinarian-client-patient relationship further defined. Primary sponsor: Larry Stutts (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): Enacted.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Stutts | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Enacted
- Enrolled
- Delivered to Governor
- Signature Requested
- Third Reading in Second House
- Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1319
- Ready to Enroll
- Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (Agriculture and Forestry)
- Reported Out of Committee Second House
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
- Pending Committee Action in Second House (Agriculture and Forestry)
- Third Reading in House of Origin
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