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DE HB390

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/8/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Gray

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

House Bill 390 - Maggie's Pet Vaccine Protection Act

  • Requires licensed veterinarians to review vaccine risks with pet owners using a Department-developed Vaccine Risk Assessment Form before administering vaccines to dogs, cats, or ferrets.

  • Assessment form must include evaluation of vaccine risks based on animal health/age/size, disease exposure risk from the animal's environment, discussion of titer testing alternatives, and strategy for spacing vaccines over time.

  • Both veterinarian and owner must sign the completed form; original form maintained by veterinarian for 3 years with a copy provided to owner.

  • Department shall create an abbreviated risk assessment form for mass vaccination clinics and free clinics; abbreviated forms need not be maintained on record.

  • Violations subject to fines specified in Delaware Code § 107(a), payable to the Department; effective 180 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Vaccination Requirements For Dogs, Cats, And Ferrets.

Last Action

Tabled in Committee

5/9/2018

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development5/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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