S.0796

Veterinary Medicine

Introduced·12/9/25

Veterinary Workforce Innovation Act revises veterinary practice regulations, including telehealth, delegation of tasks, and registration requirements.

The Veterinary Workforce Innovation Act amends Florida's veterinary practice laws to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of veterinary services. It allows veterinarians to use telehealth for initial patient evaluations and ongoing care, provided they follow professional standards and state laws. Registered veterinary technicians and technologists can perform certain tasks under supervision, including administering medications and performing specific surgeries.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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1 Nay

R

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3

9:00 AM

Senate Rules Hearing

Feb 4

3:45 PM

Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Hearing

History

Mar 13

Senate

Died on Calendar

Mar 6

Senate

Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

Mar 4

Senate

Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)