Committee adopts amendment and reports bill creating veterinary professional associates
The committee adopted a delete‑all amendment to SB796 that creates a Veterinary Professional Associate role with degree and competency requirements, telehealth prescription extensions for some meds, and supervisory limits; testimony included opposition from the Florida Veterinary Medical Association and support from program proponents and advocates.
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A Florida Senate committee adopted a delete‑all amendment and reported SB796 favorably after two hours of debate and public testimony that divided veterinarians and advocacy groups.
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