26RS HB 212

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Last Action	04/13/26: signed by Governor
Title	AN ACT relating to rabies vaccinations.
Bill Documents	Current/Final Introduced
Bill Request Number	1478
Sponsors	S. Witten, C. Freeland, D. Grossberg, V. Grossl
Summary of Original Version	Amend KRS 258.005 to define "veterinarian" and "veterinary technician"; amend KRS 258.015 to authorize a Kentucky-licensed veterinary technician to vaccinate a dog, cat, or ferret against rabies; require that a Kentucky-licensed veterinary technician authorized to vaccinate a dog, cat, or ferret against rabies be under the direct supervision of a veterinarian that is located on the premises of the facility.
Index Headings of Original Version	Agriculture - Veterinary technician, rabies vaccination, administration Diseases - Rabies vaccination, administration, veterinary technician Pets And Service Animals - Rabies vaccination, administration, veterinary technician Public Health - Veterinary technician, rabies vaccination, administration Veterinarians - Veterinary technician, rabies vaccination, administration
Votes	Vote History

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01/07/26	introduced in House to Committee on Committees (H)
01/14/26	to Agriculture (H)
01/22/26	reassigned to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
02/04/26	reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
02/05/26	2nd reading, to Rules posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 06 2026
02/06/26	3rd reading, passed 92-0
02/09/26	received in Senate to Committee on Committees (S)
03/20/26	to Agriculture (S)
03/24/26	reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
03/25/26	2nd reading, to Rules as a consent bill
03/26/26	posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 27 2026
03/31/26	3rd reading, passed 38-0 received in House
04/01/26	enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House enrolled, signed by President of the Senate delivered to Governor
04/13/26	signed by Governor