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Introduced
10/31/2023
10/31/2023
In Committee
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
Crossed Over
02/14/2024
02/14/2024
Passed
06/21/2024
06/21/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/24/2024
06/24/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to rabies vaccinations; amending s. 828.30, F.S.; authorizing certain persons to administer rabies vaccinations to certain animals under indirect supervision of a veterinarian; defining the term "indirect supervision"; conforming provisions; amending ss. 474.203, 767.16, and 828.29, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida Statutes to authorize certain individuals, such as employees of county or municipal animal control authorities, to administer rabies vaccinations to dogs, cats, and ferrets under the indirect supervision of a veterinarian. The bill also updates language around the use of rabies vaccination certificates and conforms related provisions in other sections of the law. The key changes include allowing animal control personnel to vaccinate animals in their care and custody, and clarifying the use of rabies vaccination certificates. The bill is intended to improve access to rabies vaccinations for animals, with the supervising veterinarian retaining responsibility for the vaccination process.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Sam Killebrew (R)*,
Melony Bell (R),
Kimberly Daniels (D),
Ralph Massullo (R),
Stan McClain (R),
Susan L. Valdés (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-258 (on 06/24/2024)
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