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IN SB0019

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Philip Boots

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Indiana Code Section 25-38.1-1-12 to exclude equine dentistry from the definition of veterinary medicine practice, effective July 1, 2016

  • Defines equine dentistry as including diagnosis, treatment, correction, or prevention of any dental disease, defect, injury, deformity, pain, or condition of a horse

  • Specifies that equine dentistry does not include prescribing drugs or diagnosing non-dental medical conditions

  • Clarifies that equine massage therapy is also excluded from the practice of veterinary medicine, defined as treating a horse's body through rubbing, stroking, or kneading techniques

  • Bill was referred to the Committee on Agriculture on January 5, 2016

Legislative Description

Equine dentistry. Provides that equine dentistry is not included in the practice of veterinary medicine.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Agriculture

1/5/2016

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/5/2016

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