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VA HB1287

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Laura Jane Cohen

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Board of Veterinary Medicine to amend licensure and renewal applications to include an option for veterinarians to indicate interest in serving animal shelters

  • Requires disclosure to applicants that their name and contact information will be shared with the State Veterinarian if they opt in

  • Mandates the Board to provide quarterly lists of interested veterinarians to the State Veterinarian for distribution to private and public animal shelters

  • Limits the shared list to only veterinarians who maintain an active license

Legislative Description

Veterinarians; amending applications of licensure, etc.

Last Action

Signed by President

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Education: Health Professions2/27/2026
Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources2/10/2026
Health and Human Services: Health Professions1/23/2026
Health and Human Services1/14/2026

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