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Introduced
10/23/2023
10/23/2023
In Committee
11/02/2023
11/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; amending s. 474.201, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 474.202, F.S.; providing definitions; amending s. 474.203, F.S.; providing that specified exemptions apply to licensed and unlicensed veterinary technicians; amending s. 474.204, F.S.; revising the membership of the Board of Veterinary Medicine; creating s. 474.2071, F.S.; providing requirements for the licensure of veterinary technicians; amending s. 474.211, F.S.; providing requirements for the renewal of a licensed veterinary technician's license; amending s. 474.213, F.S.; prohibiting certain persons from taking specified actions relating to licensed veterinary technicians; providing criminal penalties; amending s. 474.214, F.S.; providing grounds for disciplinary actions against applicants for licensure and licensed veterinary technicians; authorizing the board to take specified actions against certain persons; providing for the reissuance of a license to a veterinary technician under certain circumstances; creating s. 474.223, F.S.; providing scope of practice relating to licensed veterinary technicians; authorizing veterinary technicians to provide specified services; authorizing supervising veterinarians to delegate specified responsibilities to licensed veterinary technicians; prohibiting veterinary assistants from identifying themselves as specified persons; amending s. 828.30, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the regulation of veterinary medicine in Florida:
It expands the definition of "veterinary technology" to include licensed veterinary technicians and technologists, and creates a new license category for veterinary technicians. The bill establishes requirements for veterinary technician licensure by examination or through grandfathering for those already practicing.
It expands the Board of Veterinary Medicine to include two licensed veterinary technician members, and requires continuing education for both veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians.
The bill prohibits unlicensed individuals from representing themselves as licensed veterinary technicians, and establishes criminal penalties for such violations. It also expands the grounds for disciplinary action against licensed veterinary technicians.
Finally, the bill authorizes licensed veterinary technicians to perform certain specified medical procedures under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian, and prohibits veterinary assistants from identifying themselves as licensed veterinary technicians.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee (on 03/08/2024)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/261 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/261/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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