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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires veterinarians to provide a written prescription, upon the request of a client, for any animal patient of a client with whom the veterinarian has established an existing veterinarianclient-patient relationship. Allows pharmacies licensed in the State to dispense medications prescribed by veterinarians. Authorizes the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine to establish penalties, which may include fines or suspension or revocation of a license.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new requirements for veterinarians in Hawaii regarding prescription medications for animal patients. The legislation mandates that veterinarians must provide a written prescription upon a client's request, without charging an additional fee, after establishing a proper veterinarian-client-patient relationship through a timely examination of the animal. The prescription must include specific details such as the veterinarian's name and address, the animal's name and species, medication details, usage directions, date of issuance, and the veterinarian's signature. Pharmacies licensed in the state are authorized to dispense these veterinary medications, provided they meet state and federal certification requirements. The bill aims to promote consumer choice, affordability, and transparency in veterinary medicine by allowing pet owners to fill prescriptions at pharmacies of their choice. Veterinarians who fail to comply with these requirements may face disciplinary action from the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine, including potential fines, license suspension, or revocation. The overall purpose is to enhance consumer rights, ensure fair access to pet medications, and maintain high standards of veterinary care while preventing potential monopolistic practices in medication dispensing.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (6)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Carol Fukunaga (D)*,
Lorraine Inouye (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D),
Glenn Wakai (D),
Last Action
Referred to AEN, CPN. (on 01/23/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=874&year=2025 |
BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB874_.HTM |
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