H871 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Practice of Veterinary Medicine.

What is the status of H871?

Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (March 13, 2026).

Where is the official record for H871?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/871

Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session

Florida H871: Practice of Veterinary Medicine

Status: Failed, March 13, 2026

Provides that specified exemptions apply to licensed & unlicensed veterinary technicians; revises membership of Board of Veterinary Medicine; provides requirements for licensure of veterinary technicians; provides continuing education requirements for renewal of licensed veterinary technicians' licenses; prohibits certain persons from taking specified actions relating to licensure of & use of titles of licensed veterinary technicians; provides criminal penalties; provides grounds for disciplinary actions against applicants for licensure & licensed veterinary technicians; authorizes board to take specified actions against certain persons; provides for reissuance of license to veterinary technician; provides scope of practice relating to licensed veterinary technicians; authorizes veterinary technicians to provide specified services; authorizes supervising veterinarians to delegate specified responsibilities to licensed veterinary technicians; prohibits licensed veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants from taking specified actions or identifying themselves as specified persons.

What the bill says

An act relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; amending s. 474.201, F.S.; revising legislative findings regarding the practice of veterinary medicine; amending s. 474.202, F.S.; providing definitions; amending s. 474.203, F.S.; providing that specified exemptions apply to certain veterinary technicians; amending s. 474.204, F.S.; revising membership of the Board of Veterinary Medicine; creating s. 474.2071, F.S.; providing requirements for licensure of veterinary technicians; amending 474.211, F.S.…

From the introduced text, December 23, 2025:

A bill to be entitled An act relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; amending s. 474.201, F.S.; revising legislative findings regarding the practice of veterinary medicine; amending s. 474.202, F.S.; providing definitions; amending s. 474.203, F.S.; providing that specified exemptions apply to certain veterinary technicians; amending s. 474.204, F.S.; revising membership of the Board of Veterinary Medicine; creating s. 474.2071, F.S.; providing requirements for licensure of veterinary technicians; amending 474.211, F.S.; providing continuing education requirements for the renewal of veterinary technicians' licenses; amending s. 474.213, F.S.; prohibiting certain persons from taking specified actions relating to the licensure of and the use of the titles of licensed veterinary technicians; providing criminal penalties; amending s. 474.214, F.S.; providing grounds for disciplinary action against applicants for licensure and licensed veterinary technicians; authorizing the board to take specified actions against certain persons; providing for the reissuance of a license to a licensed veterinary technician under certain circumstances; creating s. 474.223, F.S.; providing scope of practice words underlined are additions. hb871-00 FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES HB 871 2026 relating to licensed veterinary technicians; authorizing licensed veterinary technicians to provide specified services; authorizing supervising veterinarians to delegate specified responsibilities to licensed veterinary technicians; prohibiting licensed veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants from taking specified actions or identifying themselves as specified persons; amending s. 828.30, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes …

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Latest actions

March 13, 2026: Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
January 13, 2026: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
January 5, 2026: Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
January 5, 2026: Referred to Commerce Committee
January 5, 2026: Referred to State Administration Budget Subcommittee
January 5, 2026: Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
December 23, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is H871?: H871 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Practice of Veterinary Medicine.
What does H871 do?: In its own words: An act relating to the practice of veterinary medicine; amending s. 474.201, F.S.; revising legislative findings regarding the practice of veterinary medicine; amending s. 474.202, F.S.; providing definitions; amending s. 474.203, F.S.; providing that specified exemptions apply to certain veterinary technicians; amending s. 474.204, F.S.; revising membership of the Board of Veterinary Medicine; creating s. 474.2071, F.S.; providing requirements for licensure of veterinary technicians; amending 474.211, F.S.…
What is the status of H871?: Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (March 13, 2026).
Who sponsored H871?: Blanco, Omar (R, HD-115).
Where is the official record for H871?: On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/871

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Florida H871: Practice of Veterinary Medicine

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