HB5411Introduced in the House
RABIES VACCINES IN SHELTERS
Introduced by Kelly Cassidy, District 14
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004. Provides that a certified veterinary technician who has completed the required 2-hour rabies vaccination continuing education course may administer rabies vaccinations only under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian, and only after the supervising veterinarian has performed a physical examination of the animal and determined that the animal is healthy enough to receive the vaccination. Further provides that the rabies administration continuing education program must be taught by a licensed veterinarian in good standing and provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that a rabies vaccination certificate may be signed only by a licensed veterinarian who administered the vaccination or a certified veterinary technician who has completed the required rabies vaccination continuing education program during the previous renewal period and administered the rabies vaccination. Further provides that a rabies vaccination certificate that is signed by a certified veterinary technician shall also be signed by the veterinarian providing direct supervision of the certified veterinary technician. Provides that the professional credential of the individual or individuals who sign the certificate must be included with their signature. Provides that a copy of the current rabies vaccination continuing education certificate must be on display at the locations where the certified veterinary technician administers rabies vaccinations. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0522
June 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Licensed Activities Committee · May 6, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Emil Jones | 14 | Yes |
| Michael Hastings | 19 | Yes |
| Suzanne Glowiak Hilton | 23 | Yes |
| Dave Syverson | 35 | Yes |
| Steve McClure | 54 | Yes |
| Erica Harriss | 56 | Yes |
| Christopher Belt | 57 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 009-005-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 102-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Licensed Activities
Do Pass Licensed Activities; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0522
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