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House adopts law to implement veterinary professional associate created by Prop. 129
Summary
The House passed House Bill 12‑85 to provide statutory direction and implementation tools for the Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) role created by Proposition 129. Sponsors said the language helps the state board and Colorado State University prepare for students and employers; opponents raised concerns about local control and timing.
DENVER — The Colorado House on March 25 approved House Bill 12‑85 to establish statutory structure supporting the Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA) role created by voters in Proposition 129.
Sponsors said the bill does not dictate the VPA scope of practice — that remains the responsibility of the state board of veterinary medicine — but instead ensures the board, Colorado State University and employers have clear statutory authority to…
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