SB0193

Health occupations: veterinarians; veterinarian-client-patient relationship; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 18818. TIE BAR WITH: SB 194'25

Introduced·3/20/25
Introduced Text

Michigan SB0193 amends veterinary practice regulations to require a veterinarian-client-patient relationship for all veterinary services, including.

Michigan SB0193 amends the Public Health Code to establish requirements for veterinarians to maintain a veterinarian-client-patient relationship. This relationship requires veterinarians to assume responsibility for clinical judgments and animal owners to follow their instructions. The bill allows veterinarians to conduct examinations through telehealth, but mandates in-person examinations for certain conditions.

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Current
Natural Resources And Agriculture Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 12

3:00 PM

Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture

History

Mar 20, 2025

Senate

Introduced By Senator Paul Wojno

Mar 20, 2025

Senate

Referred To Committee On Natural Resources And Agriculture