SB331
Veterinary Medicine, Board of; temporary licenses for certain applicants.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Feb. 6, 2026
Senate: Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Chief Patron:
Danica Roem (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Board of Veterinary Medicine; temporary licenses for certain applicants.
Provides that the Board of Veterinary Medicine may issue a temporary license to an applicant who has accepted an offer of employment from a veterinarian approved by the Board provided such applicant (i) has received passing scores on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination; (ii) has completed, at a minimum, ... (More) all requirements to receive certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates of the American Veterinary Medical Association except for the clinical proficiency examination; and (iii) is legally eligible for employment in the United States. The bill provides that such temporary license holders may practice only under the direct supervision of an approved veterinarian and may not receive a controlled substances registration certificate. The bill also requires the Board to maintain records relating to such temporary licenses and authorizes the Board to promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of the bill. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100749D
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
- 01/21/2026 - Senate: Rereferred from General Laws and Technology to Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
- 01/21/2026 - Senate: Rereferred to Education and Health
- 01/29/2026 - Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB331)
- 01/30/2026 - Senate: Assigned Education sub: Health Professions
- 01/30/2026 - Senate: Senate subcommittee offered
- 02/05/2026 - Senate: Reported from Education and Health with substitute (14-Y 0-N)
- 02/05/2026 - Senate: Senate committee offered
- 02/06/2026 - Senate: Committee substitute printed 26107057D-S1
- 02/06/2026 - Senate: Rules suspended
- 02/06/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- 02/06/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
