Florida · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 729: Veterinary Professional Associates
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 729 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Veterinary Professional Associates. Primary sponsor: Lauren Melo (Republican), Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): Died in Rules.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Veterinary Professional Associates; Authorizes certain individuals to use title "veterinary professional associate"; authorizes veterinary professional associates to perform certain duties only while under responsible supervision of licensed veterinarian; specifies certain education requirements; prohibits such associates from prescribing certain drugs or controlled substances or performing certain surgical procedures; provides that supervising veterinarians are liable for the acts or omissions of veterinary professional associates under their supervision.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Melo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Alex Rizo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| Susan Valdés | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Rules
- Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
- Received
- Referred to Rules
- In Messages
- CS passed; YEAS 110, NAYS 0
- Read 3rd time
- Added to Third Reading Calendar
- Placed on 3rd reading
- Read 2nd time
- Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/9/2025)
- Added to Second Reading Calendar
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