Relating to the election of remedies in suits against certain veterinarians.

HB 4546 requires plaintiffs suing government-employed veterinarians (e.g., city or county animal control staff) to choose between pursuing claims against the government entity or the individual veterinarian, not both. If a plaintiff fails to amend their lawsuit to make this choice within the required timeframe, the court must dismiss the case. The law applies only to cases filed on or after September 1, 2025, and does not change liability rules for veterinary services. This procedural change aims to streamline lawsuits involving public-sector veterinary care.