HB 1287: Veterinarians; amending applications of licensure, etc.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Board of Veterinary Medicine; applications for licensure or renewal; indication of interest to serve as a veterinarian for a public or private animal shelter. Directs the Board of Veterinary Medicine to amend its applications for licensure and renewal of licensure to allow applicants to indicate interest in serving as a veterinarian for public or private animal shelters and to provide disclosure that, if the applicant indicates such interest, the Board shall provide the applicant's name and contact information to the State Veterinarian for inclusion on a list distributed to animal shelters quarterly.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 768 (effective 7/1/2026)
2. March 25, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3. March 25, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026
4. March 17, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1287)
5. March 14, 2026Signed by President
6. March 14, 2026Signed by Speaker
7. March 14, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1287ER)
8. March 14, 2026Enrolled
9. March 9, 2026Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
10. March 9, 2026Read third time
11. March 6, 2026Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
12. March 6, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)

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