Florida S652: Veterinary Professional Associates

Sponsors

• Regulated Industries · primary sponsor
• Regulated Industries · primary sponsor
• Bradley, Jennifer (R, SD-006) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. June 16, 2025: Died in Agriculture
2. May 3, 2025: Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
3. March 18, 2025: CS by Regulated Industries read 1st time
4. March 14, 2025: Now in Agriculture
5. March 14, 2025: Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
6. March 12, 2025: CS by Regulated Industries; YEAS 5 NAYS 2
7. March 7, 2025: On Committee agenda-- Regulated Industries, 03/12/25, 8:30 am, 412 Knott Building
8. March 4, 2025: Introduced
9. February 20, 2025: Referred to Regulated Industries; Agriculture; Rules
10. February 12, 2025: Filed

Votes

• Senate: S 652 Filed (March 12, 2025): 5 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Senate Regulated Industries (March 12, 2025): 5 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S652?

S652 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Veterinary Professional Associates.

What does S652 do?

Citing this act as the "Veterinary Workforce Innovation Act"; authorizing certain individuals to use the title "veterinary professional associate"; authorizing veterinary professional associates to perform certain duties only while under the responsible supervision of a licensed veterinarian; prohibiting such associates from prescribing certain drugs or controlled substances or performing certain surgical procedures, etc.

What is the status of S652?

Failed as of June 16, 2025. Latest action: Died in Agriculture (June 16, 2025).

Who sponsored S652?

Regulated Industries, with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S652?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/652