SB5899

Creating a license endorsement to allow qualified licensed chiropractors to perform chiropractic diagnosis and adjustments on nonhuman animals.

Chamber Passed·2/17/26

Allows licensed chiropractors to perform chiropractic services on nonhuman animals in Washington.

This bill creates a license endorsement for licensed chiropractors in Washington to perform chiropractic diagnosis and adjustments on nonhuman animals. It outlines requirements for chiropractors to maintain records, provide continuing education, and report suspected animal cruelty. Chiropractors must also maintain emergency contact information for animal patients and comply with signage and sanitary standards if treating both animals and humans. The endorsement is valid for three years and requires renewal with proof of completed education and fees.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 49–0 · Feb 17
Current
Rules Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

49 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 3

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care Executive Session

Jan 23

8:00 AM

Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care Public Hearing

History

Mar 12

Senate

By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

Feb 19

House

First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.

Feb 17

Senate

Floor amendment