Relating to the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine; increasing a civil penalty.
SB 613 requires all owners, partners, or shareholders of veterinary business entities (like clinics or practices) to hold a valid veterinary license. This directly affects veterinary clinic owners and business structures operating under corporate or partnership models. The bill clarifies that such business entities are treated as "unlicensed persons" under existing law if owners lack veterinary licenses, strengthening oversight of practice ownership. It increases civil penalties for violations (though specific penalty amounts aren't detailed in the provided text). The bill focuses on ensuring veterinary practice control remains with licensed professionals, not unlicensed business owners.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 13, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Chuy Hinojosa
DDemocratic
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