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AR HB1453

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2023

Primary Sponsor

Deann Vaught

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates the Animal Emergency Veterinary Treatment Act as Arkansas Code Section 17-101-104
  • Defines "emergency medical condition" as a condition where absence of immediate medical attention could result in serious jeopardy to animal health, serious impairment to bodily functions, or serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part
  • Requires veterinary practices and veterinarians to provide appropriate medical screening examinations within their capability when an animal is brought in requesting examination or treatment for an emergency medical condition
  • Mandates that if an emergency medical condition is confirmed, veterinary practices or veterinarians must provide further medical examination and treatment necessary to stabilize the animal's condition
  • Prohibits veterinary practices or veterinarians from delaying medical screening examinations or treatment in order to inquire about the animal owner's ability to pay or the animal's insurance status

Legislative Description

To Require Emergency Veterinary Treatment Of Animals By Veterinary Practices And Veterinarians; And To Create The Animal Emergency Veterinary Treatment Act.

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

2/21/2023

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development2/16/2023

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