California · 2025–26 Regular Session · Senate Bill
SB 687: Chiropractors: animal chiropractic practitioners.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
SB 687 is a senate bill introduced in the California Senate on February 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Chiropractors: animal chiropractic practitioners. Primary sponsor: Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Official summary
Legislative Counsel’s Digest (official, as of the latest version). Written by nonpartisan legislative staff; reproduced verbatim.
Existing law, the Chiropractic Act, enacted by an initiative measure, provides for the licensure and regulation of chiropractors by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. A violation of the act is a misdemeanor.
Existing law, the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of veterinarians and the practice of veterinary medicine by the Veterinary Medical Board.
This bill would prohibit a chiropractor who is not under the supervision of a veterinarian from practicing animal chiropractic, as defined, without being registered as an animal chiropractic practitioner by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners and satisfying certain requirements, including holding a certificate from one of specified entities, unless otherwise specified by the board. The bill would specify that the board shall establish requirements for registration and would establish conditions and requirements for practicing animal chiropractic. The bill would require an animal chiropractic practitioner to comply with regulations of the board applicable to chiropractors, would authorize the board to adopt regulations necessary to implement the bill’s provisions, and would require the board, if adopting specified regulations, to consult with the Veterinary Medical Board, including regulations regarding standards of medicine or care for an animal. The bill would make an animal chiropractic practitioner exempt from the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act.
By expanding the scope of a crime under the Chiropractic Initiative Act, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
- April 28 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
- Set for hearing April 28.
- Referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.
- Read first time.
- From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 24.
- Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.