HB1198

Access to Veterinary Care

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Colorado HB1198 aims to enhance access to veterinary care by expediting licensing and registration processes for veterinarians and veterinary.

Colorado HB1198 introduces measures to improve access to veterinary care by expediting the licensing and registration processes for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. The bill mandates the state board of veterinary medicine to streamline the endorsement process for veterinarians and veterinary technicians from other states, based on the licensing requirements of those states. It also establishes a veterinary drug donation program, allowing animal owners to donate unused prescription drugs to licensed veterinarians or animal shelters.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

63 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

DR

Calendar

Apr 2

12:00 AM

House Second Reading Calendar

Apr 1

12:00 AM

House Second Reading Calendar

History

Apr 29

Governor Signed

Apr 23

Sent to the Governor

Apr 22

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House