SB2096 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

VETERINARY PRACTICE OWNERSHIP
Last Action
2/03/2026 - Senate: Re-assigned to Licensed Activities
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Erica Harriss
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Veterinary Medical Practice Ownership Act. Provides that one or more persons licensed under the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004, or one or more persons or entities not licensed under the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004, may form a veterinary practice in any legal form under applicable laws to own, operate, and maintain an establishment for specified purposes related to animal ailments and injuries, subject to specified restrictions. Contains provisions regarding the death of an owner, actions based on violations, relationships with clients, discipline, severability, and other matters.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss
2/06/2025SenateFirst Reading
2/06/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
2/25/2025SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities
3/21/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
2/03/2026SenateRe-assigned to Licensed Activities