26RS HB 212

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Last Action	03/26/26: posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 27 2026
Title	AN ACT relating to rabies vaccinations.
Bill Documents	Current 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 Public Health - Veterinary technician, rabies vaccination, administration Veterinarians - Veterinary technician, rabies vaccination, administration Pets And Service Animals - Rabies vaccination, administration, veterinary technician
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