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IN SB0056

IN SB0056
Veterinary licensing.

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Introduced
12/08/2025
In Committee
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
01/12/2026
Passed
02/24/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/24/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Veterinary licensing. Provides that the board of veterinary medicine may issue a license or registration to a qualified applicant without an examination if the qualified applicant: (1) satisfies the requirements for reciprocity of health care professionals; and (2) otherwise meets the requirements to become a licensed veterinarian or a registered veterinary technician.

AI Summary

This bill allows the Indiana Board of Veterinary Medicine to grant a veterinary license or registration to a qualified applicant without requiring them to take an examination, provided they meet specific criteria. These criteria include satisfying the requirements for reciprocity of health care professionals, which means they have met similar licensing standards in another jurisdiction, and otherwise fulfilling all other necessary qualifications to become a licensed veterinarian or a registered veterinary technician in Indiana. This change aims to streamline the licensing process for experienced professionals who have already demonstrated their competence elsewhere.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor (on 02/24/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/56/details
Fiscal Note #1: House Enrolled https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0056/fiscal-notes/SB0056.04.ENRH.FN001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0056/SB0056.04.ENRH.pdf
Fiscal Note #3: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0056/fiscal-notes/SB0056.03.COMH.FN003.pdf
Fiscal Note #2: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0056/fiscal-notes/SB0056.03.COMH.FN002.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0056/fiscal-notes/SB0056.03.COMH.FN001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0056/SB0056.03.COMH.pdf
House Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0056/committee-reports/SB0056.02.COMS.CRH001.pdf
Vote Sheet February 05, 2026 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0056/votesheets/SB0056.02.COMS.01.pdf
Fiscal Note #3: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0056/fiscal-notes/SB0056.02.COMS.FN003.pdf
Fiscal Note #2: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0056/fiscal-notes/SB0056.02.COMS.FN002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0056/SB0056.02.COMS.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0056/fiscal-notes/SB0056.02.COMS.FN001.pdf
Senate Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0056/committee-reports/SB0056.01.INTR.CRS001.pdf
Vote Sheet December 08, 2025 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0056/votesheets/SB0056.01.INTR.00.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Introduced https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0056/fiscal-notes/SB0056.01.INTR.FN001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0056/SB0056.01.INTR.pdf
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