AN ACT relating to veterinarians and declaring an emergency.

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.

Animals, Livestock, and Poultry Drugs and Medicines Health and Medical Services Health Care Professionals Horses and Horse Racing Opioids Substance Use Veterinarians

In effect since April 14, 2026

This act carries an emergency clause, so it took effect as soon as it became law instead of waiting the usual 90 days after the session adjourned (Ky. Constitution § 55).

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This bill changes the makeup of the Controlled Substances Prescribing Council by replacing one physician and one nurse with one livestock veterinarian and one equine veterinarian. The council advises on rules around prescribing controlled substances, and this change gives veterinarians a direct seat at that table. Who it may affect: veterinarians, livestock owners, and those in the equine industry.

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