HB173
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Amend KRS 258.005 to define "veterinarian" and "veterinary technician"; amend KRS 258.015 to require that a Kentucky-licensed veterinary technician authorized to vaccinate a dog, cat, or ferret against rabies be under the direct supervision of a veterinarian that is located on the premises of the facility.
Introduced: January 7, 2026
Last action: January 14, 2026
Plain-language summary
This bill updates Kentucky's rabies vaccination rules by defining the roles of veterinarians and veterinary technicians and requiring that a licensed veterinary technician who gives rabies vaccines to dogs, cats, or ferrets do so only while a veterinarian is physically present at the same facility. Who it may affect: pet owners, veterinarians, and veterinary technicians.
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