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| 1 | + | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2133Introduced by Assembly Member KalraFebruary 06, 2024 An act to amend Section 4840.2 of, and to add Section 4840.3 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to veterinary medicine. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2133, as introduced, Kalra. Veterinary medicine: registered veterinary technicians.Existing law, the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act, provides for the licensure and registration of veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians and the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Veterinary Medical Board. Existing law permits registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants to carry out specified acts in the veterinary care and treatment of animals, and authorizes the board to regulate the veterinary care activities of registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants, including prohibiting registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants from performing surgery.This bill would authorize a registered veterinarian technician to perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a California-licensed veterinarian, as specified.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 4840.2 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:4840.2. Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall not perform the following health care services:(a) Surgery. Surgery, except as provided in Section 4840.3.(b) Diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases.(c) Prescribing of drugs, medicine, and appliances.SEC. 2. Section 4840.3 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:4840.3. (a) For purposes of this section, veterinarian means a California-licensed veterinarian.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a registered veterinary technician may perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a veterinarian only if both of the following conditions are met:(1) The registered veterinary technician reviews the animal patients history in order to reasonably ensure that the neuter surgery is appropriate.(2) The registered veterinary technician performs the neuter surgery in accordance with written protocols and procedures established by the veterinarian. | |
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| 3 | + | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2133Introduced by Assembly Member KalraFebruary 06, 2024 An act to amend Section 4840.2 of, and to add Section 4840.3 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to veterinary medicine. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2133, as introduced, Kalra. Veterinary medicine: registered veterinary technicians.Existing law, the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act, provides for the licensure and registration of veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians and the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Veterinary Medical Board. Existing law permits registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants to carry out specified acts in the veterinary care and treatment of animals, and authorizes the board to regulate the veterinary care activities of registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants, including prohibiting registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants from performing surgery.This bill would authorize a registered veterinarian technician to perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a California-licensed veterinarian, as specified.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO | |
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| 9 | 9 | CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION | |
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| 11 | 11 | Assembly Bill | |
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| 13 | 13 | No. 2133 | |
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| 15 | 15 | Introduced by Assembly Member KalraFebruary 06, 2024 | |
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| 17 | 17 | Introduced by Assembly Member Kalra | |
| 18 | 18 | February 06, 2024 | |
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| 20 | 20 | An act to amend Section 4840.2 of, and to add Section 4840.3 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to veterinary medicine. | |
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| 22 | 22 | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 24 | 24 | ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 26 | + | AB 2133, as introduced, Kalra. Veterinary medicine: registered veterinary technicians. | |
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| 28 | - | Existing law, the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act, provides for the licensure and registration of veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians and the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Veterinary Medical Board. Existing law permits registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants to carry out specified acts in the veterinary care and treatment of animals, and authorizes the board to regulate the veterinary care activities of registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants, including prohibiting registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants from performing surgery.This bill would authorize a registered veterinarian technician to perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a California-licensed veterinarian, as specified. | |
| 28 | + | Existing law, the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act, provides for the licensure and registration of veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians and the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Veterinary Medical Board. Existing law permits registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants to carry out specified acts in the veterinary care and treatment of animals, and authorizes the board to regulate the veterinary care activities of registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants, including prohibiting registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants from performing surgery.This bill would authorize a registered veterinarian technician to perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a California-licensed veterinarian, as specified. | |
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| 30 | 30 | Existing law, the Veterinary Medicine Practice Act, provides for the licensure and registration of veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians and the regulation of the practice of veterinary medicine by the Veterinary Medical Board. Existing law permits registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants to carry out specified acts in the veterinary care and treatment of animals, and authorizes the board to regulate the veterinary care activities of registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants, including prohibiting registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants from performing surgery. | |
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| 32 | - | This bill would authorize a registered veterinarian technician to perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a California-licensed veterinarian, as specified. | |
| 32 | + | This bill would authorize a registered veterinarian technician to perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a California-licensed veterinarian, as specified. | |
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| 34 | 34 | ## Digest Key | |
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| 38 | - | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 4840.2 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:4840.2. Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall not perform the following health care services:(a) Surgery, except as provided in Section 4840.3.(b) Diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases.(c) Prescribing of drugs, medicine, and appliances.SEC. 2. Section 4840.3 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:4840.3. (a) For purposes of this section, veterinarian means a California-licensed veterinarian.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a registered veterinary technician may perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a veterinarian only if both | |
| 38 | + | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 4840.2 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:4840.2. Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall not perform the following health care services:(a) Surgery. Surgery, except as provided in Section 4840.3.(b) Diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases.(c) Prescribing of drugs, medicine, and appliances.SEC. 2. Section 4840.3 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:4840.3. (a) For purposes of this section, veterinarian means a California-licensed veterinarian.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a registered veterinary technician may perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a veterinarian only if both of the following conditions are met:(1) The registered veterinary technician reviews the animal patients history in order to reasonably ensure that the neuter surgery is appropriate.(2) The registered veterinary technician performs the neuter surgery in accordance with written protocols and procedures established by the veterinarian. | |
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| 40 | 40 | The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 42 | 42 | ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 44 | - | SECTION 1. Section 4840.2 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:4840.2. Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall not perform the following health care services:(a) Surgery, except as provided in Section 4840.3.(b) Diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases.(c) Prescribing of drugs, medicine, and appliances. | |
| 44 | + | SECTION 1. Section 4840.2 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:4840.2. Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall not perform the following health care services:(a) Surgery. Surgery, except as provided in Section 4840.3.(b) Diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases.(c) Prescribing of drugs, medicine, and appliances. | |
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| 46 | 46 | SECTION 1. Section 4840.2 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read: | |
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| 50 | - | 4840.2. Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall not perform the following health care services:(a) Surgery, except as provided in Section 4840.3.(b) Diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases.(c) Prescribing of drugs, medicine, and appliances. | |
| 50 | + | 4840.2. Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall not perform the following health care services:(a) Surgery. Surgery, except as provided in Section 4840.3.(b) Diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases.(c) Prescribing of drugs, medicine, and appliances. | |
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| 52 | - | 4840.2. Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall not perform the following health care services:(a) Surgery, except as provided in Section 4840.3.(b) Diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases.(c) Prescribing of drugs, medicine, and appliances. | |
| 52 | + | 4840.2. Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall not perform the following health care services:(a) Surgery. Surgery, except as provided in Section 4840.3.(b) Diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases.(c) Prescribing of drugs, medicine, and appliances. | |
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| 54 | - | 4840.2. Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall not perform the following health care services:(a) Surgery, except as provided in Section 4840.3.(b) Diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases.(c) Prescribing of drugs, medicine, and appliances. | |
| 54 | + | 4840.2. Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall not perform the following health care services:(a) Surgery. Surgery, except as provided in Section 4840.3.(b) Diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases.(c) Prescribing of drugs, medicine, and appliances. | |
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| 58 | 58 | 4840.2. Registered veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants shall not perform the following health care services: | |
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| 60 | - | (a) Surgery, except as provided in Section 4840.3. | |
| 60 | + | (a) Surgery. Surgery, except as provided in Section 4840.3. | |
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| 62 | 62 | (b) Diagnosis and prognosis of animal diseases. | |
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| 64 | 64 | (c) Prescribing of drugs, medicine, and appliances. | |
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| 66 | - | SEC. 2. Section 4840.3 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:4840.3. (a) For purposes of this section, veterinarian means a California-licensed veterinarian.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a registered veterinary technician may perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a veterinarian only if both | |
| 66 | + | SEC. 2. Section 4840.3 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:4840.3. (a) For purposes of this section, veterinarian means a California-licensed veterinarian.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a registered veterinary technician may perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a veterinarian only if both of the following conditions are met:(1) The registered veterinary technician reviews the animal patients history in order to reasonably ensure that the neuter surgery is appropriate.(2) The registered veterinary technician performs the neuter surgery in accordance with written protocols and procedures established by the veterinarian. | |
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| 68 | 68 | SEC. 2. Section 4840.3 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read: | |
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| 72 | - | 4840.3. (a) For purposes of this section, veterinarian means a California-licensed veterinarian.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a registered veterinary technician may perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a veterinarian only if both | |
| 72 | + | 4840.3. (a) For purposes of this section, veterinarian means a California-licensed veterinarian.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a registered veterinary technician may perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a veterinarian only if both of the following conditions are met:(1) The registered veterinary technician reviews the animal patients history in order to reasonably ensure that the neuter surgery is appropriate.(2) The registered veterinary technician performs the neuter surgery in accordance with written protocols and procedures established by the veterinarian. | |
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| 74 | - | 4840.3. (a) For purposes of this section, veterinarian means a California-licensed veterinarian.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a registered veterinary technician may perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a veterinarian only if both | |
| 74 | + | 4840.3. (a) For purposes of this section, veterinarian means a California-licensed veterinarian.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a registered veterinary technician may perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a veterinarian only if both of the following conditions are met:(1) The registered veterinary technician reviews the animal patients history in order to reasonably ensure that the neuter surgery is appropriate.(2) The registered veterinary technician performs the neuter surgery in accordance with written protocols and procedures established by the veterinarian. | |
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| 76 | - | 4840.3. (a) For purposes of this section, veterinarian means a California-licensed veterinarian.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a registered veterinary technician may perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a veterinarian only if both | |
| 76 | + | 4840.3. (a) For purposes of this section, veterinarian means a California-licensed veterinarian.(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a registered veterinary technician may perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a veterinarian only if both of the following conditions are met:(1) The registered veterinary technician reviews the animal patients history in order to reasonably ensure that the neuter surgery is appropriate.(2) The registered veterinary technician performs the neuter surgery in accordance with written protocols and procedures established by the veterinarian. | |
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| 80 | 80 | 4840.3. (a) For purposes of this section, veterinarian means a California-licensed veterinarian. | |
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| 82 | - | (b) Notwithstanding any other law, a registered veterinary technician may perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a veterinarian only if both | |
| 82 | + | (b) Notwithstanding any other law, a registered veterinary technician may perform neuter surgery on a male domestic cat under the direct supervision of a veterinarian only if both of the following conditions are met: | |
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| 84 | - | (1) The registered veterinary technician | |
| 84 | + | (1) The registered veterinary technician reviews the animal patients history in order to reasonably ensure that the neuter surgery is appropriate. | |
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| 90 | - | (2) The registered veterinary technician reviews the animal patients history in order to reasonably ensure that the neuter surgery is appropriate. | |
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| 96 | - | (3) The registered veterinary technician performs the neuter surgery in accordance with written protocols and procedures established by the veterinarian. | |
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| 98 | - | (c) (1) A registered veterinary technician authorized to perform neuter surgery under this section shall obtain training in cat neuter surgery procedures before receiving board approval. | |
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| 100 | - | (2) For purposes of this subdivision, training means completion of a board-approved curriculum in techniques and procedures related to cat neuter surgery. | |
| 86 | + | (2) The registered veterinary technician performs the neuter surgery in accordance with written protocols and procedures established by the veterinarian. |