Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 871: Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 871 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on December 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Practice of Veterinary Medicine. Primary sponsor: Omar Blanco (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Practice of Veterinary Medicine; Provides that specified exemptions apply to licensed & unlicensed veterinary technicians; revises membership of Board of Veterinary Medicine; provides requirements for licensure of veterinary technicians; provides continuing education requirements for renewal of licensed veterinary technicians' licenses; prohibits certain persons from taking specified actions relating to licensure of & use of titles of licensed veterinary technicians; provides criminal penalties; provides grounds for disciplinary actions against applicants for licensure & licensed veterinary technicians; authorizes board to take specified actions against certain persons; provides for reissuance of license to veterinary technician; provides scope of practice relating to licensed veterinary technicians; authorizes veterinary technicians to provide specified services; authorizes supervising veterinarians to delegate specified responsibilities to licensed veterinary technicians; prohibits licensed veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants from taking specified actions or identifying themselves as specified persons.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Blanco | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 115 |
“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 Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
- Referred to Commerce Committee
- Referred to State Administration Budget Subcommittee
- Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
- Filed