HB1198Introduced in the House
Access to Veterinary Care
Introduced by Karen McCormick, District 11
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Concerning increasing access to veterinary care, and, in connection therewith, expediting the process by which a veterinarian is licensed by endorsement, clarifying the use of prescription drugs and compounded drugs by veterinarians, and establishing a program for the donation of veterinary drugs.
Where it stands
Governor Signed
April 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
7 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Senate Amendments Repass · April 2, 2026
63
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
65 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Mabrey | 1 | Yes |
| Steven Woodrow | 2 | Yes |
| Meg Froelich | 3 | Yes |
| Cecelia Espenoza | 4 | Yes |
| Alex Valdez | 5 | Yes |
| Sean Camacho | 6 | Yes |
| Jennifer Bacon | 7 | Yes |
| Lindsay Gilchrist | 8 | Yes |
| Emily Sirota | 9 | Yes |
| Junie Joseph | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources
House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources
Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
Signed by the Speaker of the House
Signed by the President of the Senate
Sent to the Governor
Governor Signed
Verify the information
- Official page on the Colorado Legislature website
- House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Amendment L.005 (amendment)
- House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Amendment L.004 (amendment)
- House Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Amendment L.002 (amendment)
- Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Amendment L.006 (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Amended (text)
- Amended (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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