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Senate Bill 151

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Last Action signed by Governor (Act ch. 39)
Title AN ACT relating to the release of veterinarian records.
Bill Documents Bill
Bill Request Number 413
Sponsor D. Givens
Summary of Original Version Amend KRS 321.185 by describing the circumstances under which veterinarians shall release records of patients.
Index Headings of Original Version Agriculture - Veterinarian records, release of
Animals, Livestock, and Poultry - Veterinarian records, release of
Veterinarians - Records, release of
Proposed Amendments Senate Committee Amendment 1
Senate Floor Amendment 1
House Floor Amendment 1
Votes Vote History

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02/13/09
  • introduced in Senate
  • to Agriculture (S)
02/26/09
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with committee amendment (1)
02/27/09
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
03/02/09
  • floor amendment (1) filed
03/03/09
  • posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 4. 2009
03/04/09
  • 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)
03/05/09
  • received in House
03/06/09
  • to Agriculture & Small Business (H)
  • posted in committee
03/09/09
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
03/10/09
  • 2nd reading, to Rules
  • posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 11, 2009
03/11/09
  • floor amendment (1) filed
  • 3rd reading, passed 99-0
  • received in Senate
  • enrolled, signed by each presiding officer
  • delivered to Governor
03/20/09
  • signed by Governor (Act ch. 39)

Proposed Amendments

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Amendment Senate Committee Amendment 1
Sponsor D. Givens
Summary 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.
Index Headings Agriculture - Veterinarian records, release of
Animals, Livestock, and Poultry - Veterinarian records, release of
Veterinarians - Records, release of

Amendment Senate Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor D. Givens
Summary Prohibit interference with the veterinary reporting requirements and regulatory authority of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.
Index Headings Agriculture - Veterinarian records, release of
Animals, Livestock, and Poultry - Veterinarian records, release of
Veterinarians - Records, release of

Amendment House Floor Amendment 1
Sponsor T. McKee
Summary Allows veterinarians immunity from civil or criminal action if they report an incident of suspected animal cruelty in good faith.
Index Headings Agriculture - Veterinarian records, release of
Animals, Livestock, and Poultry - Veterinarian records, release of
Veterinarians - Records, release of

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