Committee reports veterinary practice update bill to full Senate

Feb 25, 2026

The committee reported a committee substitute for Senate Bill 714 that updates veterinary practice law: reserving a large‑animal veterinarian seat, removing moral‑turpitude language, adopting a rational‑nexus test for prior convictions, clarifying telehealth and reciprocity, expanding vet‑tech qualification standards, and adding a Good Samaritan protection for emergency care; counsel said there is no fiscal impact.

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The Senate Finance Committee reported committee substitute for Senate Bill 714 to the full Senate after counsel explained a package of technical and substantive updates to statutes governing veterinary practice.

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