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AZ SB1104

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Kavanagh

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Allows records, reports, findings, and orders from Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board investigations to be admitted as evidence in civil and small claims actions against veterinarians for animal death or injury

  • Permits Board investigation materials to substitute for expert witness affidavits in lawsuits against veterinarians

  • Expands recoverable damages to include all reasonable medical expenses paid to treat animal injuries resulting from veterinary treatment, including costs paid to other veterinarians

  • Applies to licensed veterinarians, certified veterinary technicians, and licensed veterinary faculty members

  • Requires evidence from small claims cases to transfer to justice court if a veterinarian requests the case be moved there

Legislative Description

Justice courts; actions against veterinarians

Damages

Last Action

Senate read second time

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/15/2026
Natural Resources1/15/2026

Full Bill Text

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