HB415

An Act To Amend Titles 16 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Veterinarians And Mandatory Reporting Requirements.

Complete·7/23/26

Delaware HB415 amends laws to require veterinarians to report suspected animal cruelty and mandates training on recognizing such cruelty.

Delaware HB415 amends Titles 16 and 24 of the Delaware Code to establish mandatory reporting requirements for veterinarians who suspect animal cruelty. Veterinarians must report suspected cruelty to the Office of Animal Welfare or the appropriate authority. The bill also mandates that veterinarians complete training on recognizing signs and symptoms of animal cruelty, both for initial licensure and every six years thereafter.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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History

Jul 23

Signed by Governor

Jul 1

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT

Jun 24

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Legislative Oversight & Sunset) in Senate with 3 Favorable