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CA AB1733
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alex Lee
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AI Summary
- Allows veterinarians and veterinary technicians to use both self-study courses and pro bono spay/neuter services to satisfy continuing education requirements, rather than requiring one or the other
- Veterinarians can earn up to 6 hours of self-study credit and up to 4 hours for providing free spay/neuter services toward their required 36 hours of continuing education every two years
- Veterinary technicians can earn up to 4 hours of self-study credit and up to 2 hours for assisting with free spay/neuter services toward their required 20 hours of continuing education every two years
- Pro bono services must be performed at board-registered veterinary premises for animal shelters, humane societies, or rescue groups, with documentation from the supervising entity
- Addresses pet overpopulation by incentivizing veterinary professionals to volunteer spay/neuter services at shelters while meeting their license renewal requirements
Legislative Description
License and registration renewal: continuing education.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on B. & P.
2/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Business and Professions2/23/2026
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