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Introduced
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 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. 474.204, F.S.; revising the membership of the Board of Veterinary Medicine; creating s. 474.223, F.S.; requiring the board to adopt specified rules; establishing application criteria for persons who desire to become licensed as veterinary technicians; establishing application criteria for persons who are licensed as veterinary technicians; authorizing licensed veterinary technicians or technologists to perform specified services under the supervision of licensed veterinarians; requiring supervising veterinarians to determine the appropriate level of supervision in the performance of such services unless otherwise provided for by board rule or general law; providing considerations for supervising veterinarians; providing that licensed veterinarians are responsible for all services performed by licensed veterinary technicians or technologists; providing services that only licensed veterinarians may make or provide; authorizing a supervising veterinarian to delegate to a licensed veterinary technician the hb767-00 responsibility of supervising certain tasks performed by unlicensed persons; prohibiting persons from making specified representations; prohibiting veterinary assistants from identifying as veterinarian technicians or licensed veterinarian technicians unless certain conditions are met; providing a penalty; amending s. 828.30, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill updates Florida's laws regarding veterinary medicine by establishing clearer definitions and regulations for veterinary professionals. It creates a new category of licensed veterinary technicians, defining their roles, qualifications, and permitted services under veterinary supervision. The bill requires veterinary technicians to graduate from an accredited veterinary technology program, pass a national exam, and demonstrate knowledge of state laws and regulations. It specifies a detailed list of medical procedures that licensed veterinary technicians can perform under a veterinarian's supervision, such as catheterization, euthanasia, injections, and certain medical examinations. The bill also modifies the Board of Veterinary Medicine's composition to include one licensed veterinary technician and adjusts the number of layperson members. Additionally, the bill prohibits individuals from misrepresenting themselves as licensed veterinary technicians and establishes penalties for such misrepresentation. It emphasizes that licensed veterinarians remain ultimately responsible for all services performed by veterinary technicians and that only veterinarians can diagnose, perform surgery, or prescribe medications. The changes aim to ensure public safety by maintaining professional standards and clearly defining the scope of practice for veterinary professionals.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/767 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/767/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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