AN ACT relating to veterinarians and declaring an emergency.

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Sponsors: 4
Votes: Apr 14
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Description

Amend KRS 218A.025 to remove 1 physician and 1 nurse from the Controlled Substances Prescribing Council and to add 1 livestock veterinarian and 1 equine veterinarian.

Subjects

Health Care ProfessionalsAnimals, Livestock, And PoultryDrugs And MedicinesHorses And Horse RacingHealth And Medical ServicesSubstance UseVeterinariansOpioids

Progress

IntroducedJan 14, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 14, 2026
Committee said yesFeb 4, 2026
Passed the first chamberFeb 5, 2026
PassedFeb 6, 2026
Committee said yesMar 25, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 1, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 1, 2026
VetoedApr 13, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 14, 2026
Passed both chambersApr 14, 2026
Veto overriddenApr 14, 2026

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