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AZ HB4019
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Mathis
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AI Summary
- Veterinary practices in Arizona may only be owned by licensed veterinarians who are substantially engaged in providing veterinary medicine, with licensees required to hold a majority of voting shares and serve as a majority of managers and officers
- Non-veterinarians are prohibited from interfering with, controlling, or directing the professional judgment or clinical decisions of licensed veterinarians
- Non-compete agreements between veterinarians and employers are void unless the veterinarian owns at least 25% of the business, and nondisclosure/nondisparagement agreements with management services organizations are unenforceable
- Veterinary practices must submit annual ownership reports to the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board, and material change transactions involving assets over $2 million require 180 days advance notice to the Attorney General
- Violations carry penalties including civil fines up to $10,000 per day, criminal charges (class 3 misdemeanor with fines up to $5,000 per offense), and potential dissolution of the veterinary practice
Legislative Description
Veterinary practices; ownership; oversight
Last Action
House read second time
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/10/2026
Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs2/10/2026
Full Bill Text
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