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MS SB2282
MS SB2282Veterinarians; allow to practice when educated at foreign institution and satisfied additional requirements.
summary
Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 73-39-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Definition Of A Veterinarian To Include Graduates Of Foreign Colleges Or Schools Of Veterinary Medicine Who Are Board Certified In A Specialty; To Amend Section 73-39-59, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Included Graduates Of Foreign Colleges Or Schools Of Veterinary Medicine Who Are Board Certified In A Specialty As Qualified To Practice Veterinary Medicine In The State Of Mississippi; To Amend Section 73-39-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include A Veterinarian Licensed Under 73-39-53(u)(ii) To Be Allowed To Lecture And Provide Instructions Regarding His Or Her Specialty Area At A Veterinary Medical School In Connection With A Continuing Education Course Or Seminar; To Amend Section 73-39-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Applicants That Satisfy The Veterinarian Qualification Requirements As Provided In 73-39-53(u)(ii) To Be Eligible For A License To Practice Veterinary Medicine; To Amend Section 73-39-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Applicants That Satisfy The Veterinarian Qualification Requirements As Provided In 73-39-53(u)(ii) To Be Eligible For A License By Endorsement To Practice Veterinary Medicine; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of a veterinarian in Mississippi to include graduates of foreign veterinary schools who have completed a residency program or similar training of at least two years and are board-certified in a specialty recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or a similar approved organization. This means these veterinarians will be qualified to practice veterinary medicine in Mississippi, but their practice will be limited to their certified specialty area, with any practice outside of that specialty considered a violation of state law. The bill also clarifies that these specially-certified foreign graduates can lecture or provide instructions in their specialty at veterinary schools or continuing education courses, and they will be eligible for licensure by examination or endorsement if they meet these new qualifications.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2282.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2282IN.htm |
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