(Statehouse) – Legislation authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to expand the pool of veterinarians and veterinary technicians in Indiana passed out of the House Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development on Thursday with unanimous support.
Leising says Senate Bill 56 would help address the veterinary shortage in Indiana by giving out-of-state veterinarians and veterinary technicians the opportunity to care for animals in Indiana.
The bill would allow the Board of Veterinary Medicine to issue licenses without requiring an examination for applicants who have out-of-state licenses.
It would bring veterinarians and veterinary technicians under the same rules that apply for other types of health care professionals.
“This bill would go a long way in helping address the veterinary shortage in Indiana. By allowing veterinarians from other states to practice in Indiana, our farmers will have more options to choose from when their animals need care,” Leising said. “I look forward to guiding this bill through the rest of the legislative process.”
The bill now moves to the floor of the House of Representatives for further consideration.
Leising encourages residents of Senate District 42 to contact her with questions and/or comments.
She can be reached by filling out a “Contact Me” form online at www.IndianaSenateRepublicans.com/Leising or by phone at 800-382-9467.
