Requires certain consumer disclosures relating to rabies testing and establishes optional training for veterinarians.
This bill requires veterinarians to provide clear, written disclosures to pet owners before rabies testing on dead domestic companion animals. It mandates specific information about testing reasons, protocols for handling and disposing of the animal's body (including head removal), and prohibits misrepresentation using euphemisms. Veterinarians must also distribute a pamphlet and display a poster about rabies testing protocols to pet owners at the time of rabies vaccination. Additionally, the bill establishes an optional, trauma-informed mental health training program for veterinarians, developed in consultation with state health agencies. These provisions directly affect veterinarians, pet owners, and the Departments of Health and Consumer Affairs.
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 25, 2024
Last action Jun 25, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
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3 primary · 19 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jessica Ramirez
DDemocratic
P
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson
DDemocratic
P
Will Sampson
DDemocratic
Co
Alixon Collazos-Gill
DDemocratic
Co
Avi Schnall
DDemocratic
Co
Barbara McCann Stamato
DDemocratic
Co
Cleopatra Tucker
DDemocratic
Co
Cody Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Hutchison
DDemocratic
Co
Ellen Park
DDemocratic
Co
Gabe Rodriguez
DDemocratic
Co
Garnet Hall
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Danielsen
DDemocratic
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