Arizona legislation · Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Arizona HB4019: veterinary practices; ownership; oversight
Status: In committee, February 10, 2026
HB4019 - veterinary practices; ownership; oversight
What the bill says
An act amending title 44, chapter 11, arizona revised statutes, by adding article 2.1; relating to business regulations.
From the introduced text, February 5, 2026:
AN ACT amending title 44, chapter 11, arizona revised statutes, by adding article 2.1; relating to business regulations. (TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE) Section 1. Title 44, chapter 11, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding article 2.1, to read: ARTICLE 2.1. VETERINARY MEDICINE PRACTICE START_STATUTE44-1617. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Licensee" means a natural person who is licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 21. 2. "Management services organization" means any organization or entity that contracts with a licensee or veterinary practice to perform management or administrative services that relate to, support or facilitate a provision of veterinary care services. 3. "Veterinary medicine" has the same meaning prescribed in section 32-2201. 4. "Veterinary practice" means a corporate entity or partnership that is organized for the purpose of practicing veterinary medicine.END_STATUTE START_STATUTE44-1617.01. Licensees; ownership of veterinary practices; violation; classification; civil penalty; attorney general; enforcement A. A person in this state may not do any of the following unless the person is a licensee: 1. Own a veterinary practice. 2. Receive compensation to practice veterinary medicine. 3. Engage in the practice of veterinary medicine. 4. Employ an individual who is licensed pursuant to title 32, chapter 21. 5. Advertise in a manner that demonstrates a lawful ability to practice veterinary medicine. B. An owner of …
Sponsors
- Mathis, Christopher (D, HD-018) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Assigned to Rules
- : Assigned to Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
- : Introduced and first read
Common questions
- What is HB4019?
- HB4019 is a bill in the Arizona Legislature (Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)): veterinary practices; ownership; oversight.
- What does HB4019 do?
- In its own words: An act amending title 44, chapter 11, arizona revised statutes, by adding article 2.1; relating to business regulations.
- What is the status of HB4019?
- In committee as of February 10, 2026. Latest action: Assigned to Rules (February 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB4019?
- Mathis, Christopher (D, HD-018).
- Where is the official record for HB4019?
- On the Arizona Legislature website: https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85531/?SessionId=130
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