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FL S0334

FL S0334
Rabies Vaccinations


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Introduced
11/06/2023
In Committee
11/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024

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 the indirect supervision of a veterinarian; providing that a supervising veterinarian assumes responsibility for any person working under the veterinarian’s supervision or at his or her direction; defining the term “indirect supervision”; authorizing a veterinarian who indirectly supervises the administration of the rabies vaccination to affix or have affixed his or her signature stamp in lieu of an actual signature on the rabies vaccination certificate; 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's laws related to rabies vaccinations. It authorizes certain employees, agents, or contractors of county or municipal animal control authorities or sheriffs to administer rabies vaccinations to dogs, cats, or ferrets under the indirect supervision of a veterinarian. The bill also allows veterinarians who indirectly supervise the administration of rabies vaccinations to affix their signature stamp in lieu of an actual signature on the rabies vaccination certificate. Additionally, the bill makes conforming changes to other sections of Florida law to align with these updates to the rabies vaccination requirements.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 303 (on 02/14/2024)

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