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HB514Introduced in the House

Mississippi Veterinary Practice Act; amend to include certain provisions for certified veterinary technicians.

Passed

Introduced by Sam Creekmore, District 14

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

An Act To Amend Section 73-39-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of "veterinarian-client-patient Relationship" As Used In The Mississippi Veterinary Practice Act; To Amend Section 73-39-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add One Certified Veterinary Technician And One Public Member To The Board Of Veterinary Medicine; To Provide Certain Qualifications For The Public Member Of The Board; To Amend Section 73-39-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Determine The Amount Of Inspection Fees To Be Paid By Each Licensed Veterinarian Employed By The Inspected Veterinary Establishment; To Amend Section 73-39-63, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Person From Using The Title Of Veterinary Technologist Or Technician Unless Credentialed By The Board; To Amend Section 73-39-69, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement For The Board To Provide At Least One Examination For Licensing Each Year And To Give Public Notice Of The Time And Place Of Each Examination; To Amend Section 73-39-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Provisions Authorizing The Board To Issue A License By Endorsement; To Amend Section 73-39-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Determine The Amount Of The Fee For License Renewal; To Increase The Age Of Licensed Veterinarians Exempt From Payment Of The Renewal Fee From Sixty-five Years Of Age Or Older To Seventy Years Of Age Or Older; To Amend Section 73-39-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Revoke Or Suspend The Certification Of A Veterinary Technician Or Technologist; To Amend Section 73-39-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board To Determine The Amount Of The Fine For A Person Who Practices Veterinary Medicine Without A Valid License Or Using The Title Certified Veterinary Technician Or Certified Veterinary Technologist; To Authorize The Board To Bring An Action To Enjoin Any Person From Practicing Veterinary Technology Without A Valid Certification; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Approved by Governor

March 17, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Passed · March 9, 2026

49

Yes

1

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

52 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

Bill history

  1. Referred To Public Health and Human Services

  2. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

  3. Read the Third Time

  4. Committee Substitute Adopted

  5. Passed

  6. Transmitted To Senate

  7. Referred To Public Health and Welfare

  8. Title Suff Do Pass

  9. Passed

  10. Returned For Enrolling

  11. Enrolled Bill Signed

  12. Enrolled Bill Signed

  13. Approved by Governor

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