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CO HB1285
Bill
Status
Passed
5/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dusty Johnson
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AI Summary
- Implements Proposition 129 (passed November 2024) by establishing regulatory requirements for veterinary professional associates (VPAs), a new mid-level veterinary role requiring a master's degree in veterinary clinical care or equivalent
- Requires VPAs to register with the State Board of Veterinary Medicine, pass a board-approved national credentialing exam, and complete biennial continuing education
- Limits licensed veterinarians to supervising no more than three VPAs at one time, requires VPAs and supervising veterinarians to be at the same premises during practice (unless indirect supervision requirements are met), and mandates written supervisory agreements
- Creates an alternative registration pathway for veterinary technician specialists to become VPAs by passing the same national credentialing exam
- Takes effect January 1, 2026, and prohibits employers from requiring veterinarians to supervise VPAs as a condition of employment
Legislative Description
Veterinary Workforce Requirements
Health Care & Health Insurance
Last Action
Governor Signed
5/30/2025
Committee Referrals
Agriculture and Natural Resources3/31/2025
Committee of the Whole3/10/2025
Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources2/24/2025
Full Bill Text
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