2021 House Bill 4912

Authorize "alternative" veterinary practices and more

Introduced in the House

May 25, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Robert Bezotte (R-47)

To revise various regulations in the law governing veterinary practices. Among other things the bill would prohibit veterinarians from practicing “unless it is within the context of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship” as defined in the bill; waive certain licensure mandates during a declared emergency or in response to a “to a large-scale animal cruelty case;” authorize the use of specified “therapeutic philosophy and practice that is not considered part of conventional, Western veterinary medicine;” and more.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

June 16, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

July 21, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Competitveness

March 10, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 17, 2022

Passed in the House 85 to 17 (details)