H512

Emer. Care/Animals/Vet. Practice

Chamber Passed·5/1/25

North Carolina H512 exempts emergency personnel from veterinary licensing requirements when providing emergency care to injured K-9 police or search.

North Carolina H512 provides an exemption to the practice of veterinary medicine for emergency personnel who render emergency medical services to injured K-9 police animals or search and rescue dogs at emergency scenes. This act ensures that emergency medical services personnel are not prosecuted for providing such care if they act in good faith. The immunity granted does not apply to gross negligence, wanton conduct, or intentional wrongdoing. This act is effective 30 days after it becomes law.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 110–0 · May 1, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

110 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

Apr 28, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

History

May 1, 2025

House

Regular Message Sent To Senate

May 1, 2025

Senate

Regular Message Received From House

May 1, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading