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IN SB0056

Bill

Status

Passed

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jean Leising

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces existing specific requirements for veterinarian licensure without examination with a reference to IC 25-1-21, Indiana's general reciprocity statute for professional licensing, effective July 1, 2026

  • Removes the prior requirement that out-of-state veterinarians must have practiced for 5 years in a state with substantially equivalent licensing requirements

  • Eliminates the specific requirement to prove graduation from an accredited veterinary college or holding ECFVG/PAVE certificates for licensure by endorsement

  • Applies the same streamlined reciprocity approach to registered veterinary technicians, removing the 5-year practice requirement and accredited program completion proof for out-of-state applicants

Legislative Description

Veterinary licensing.

Last Action

Public Law 9

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Rural Development1/20/2026
Agriculture12/8/2025

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