AB1733

License and registration renewal: continuing education.

Complete·6/30/26

California AB1733 revises continuing education requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

California AB1733 amends the Business and Professions Code to update continuing education requirements for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Veterinarians must complete a minimum of 36 hours of continuing education every two years, with specific hours allowed for self-study courses, business practice management, and participation in examination preparation workshops. They must also complete one hour of continuing education on the judicious use of medically important antimicrobial drugs every four years.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 15

10:00 AM

Senate Appropriations Hearing

Jun 1

10:30 AM

Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Hearing

History

Jun 30

Approved by the Governor.

Jun 30

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 42, Statutes of 2026.

Jun 24

Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11:30 a.m.