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SB 151 (BR 413) - D. Givens

     AN ACT relating to the release of veterinarian records.
     Amend KRS 321.185 by describing the circumstances under which veterinarians shall release records of patients.

SB 151 - AMENDMENTS


     SCA (1, D. Givens) - Allow for a veterinarian-client-patient relationship to exist if a veterinarian examines an animal or makes medically appropriate and timely visits to the premises where the animal is kept; make technical correction.

     SFA (1, D. Givens) - Prohibit interference with the veterinary reporting requirements and regulatory authority of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

     HFA (1, T. McKee) - Allows veterinarians immunity from civil or criminal action if they report an incident of suspected animal cruelty in good faith.

     Feb 13-introduced in Senate; to Agriculture (S)
     Feb 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with committee amendment (1)
     Feb 27-2nd reading, to Rules
     Mar 2-floor amendment (1) filed
     Mar 3-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 4. 2009
     Mar 4-taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day; 3rd reading, passed 36-0 with committee amendment (1), floor amendment (1)
     Mar 5-received in House
     Mar 6-to Agriculture & Small Business (H); posted in committee
     Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
     Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 11, 2009
     Mar 11-floor amendment (1) filed ; 3rd reading, passed 99-0; received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor
     Mar 20-signed by Governor (Act ch. 39)

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