SB00190

An Act Authorizing Certain Foreign-educated Veterinarians To Practice Under A Temporary Permit And The Establishment Of A Veterinarian-client-patient Relationship Through The Use Of Telehealth For The Treatment Of Urgent Medical Conditions.

Introduced·2/11/26

Connecticut SB00190 allows foreign-educated veterinarians to practice under a temporary permit and establishes telehealth for urgent medical.

Connecticut SB00190 authorizes the Department of Public Health to issue temporary permits to foreign-educated veterinarians, allowing them to practice under direct supervision. The permits are valid for up to 120 days and are not renewable. The bill also permits the establishment of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship through telehealth for urgent medical conditions. The permit is not issued if the applicant has pending disciplinary action or unresolved complaints.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

PH Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)

31 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

D

Calendar

Feb 18

12:00 AM

Public Health Public Hearing

History

Mar 16

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 16

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Mar 16

Senate

Senate Calendar Number 48