Georgia HB1195: Veterinarians; practice and provision of veterinary teletriage and veterinary telemedicine; revise provisions

What the bill says

To amend Article 7 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to telemedicine by veterinarians and veterinary technicians, so as to revise provisions relating to the practice and provision of veterinary teletriage and veterinary telemedicine; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED To amend Article 7 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to telemedicine by veterinarians and veterinary technicians, so as to revise provisions relating to the practice and provision of veterinary teletriage and veterinary telemedicine; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. Article 7 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to telemedicine by veterinarians and veterinary technicians, is amended by revising Code Section 43-50-121, relating to practice of veterinary teletriage and veterinary telemedicine regardless of whether a veterinarian-client-patient relationship exists, as follows: "43-50-121. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this chapter, a licensed veterinarian or a veterinary technician supervised by a licensed veterinarian may practice veterinary teletriage telemedicine, regardless of whether a veterinarian-client-patient relationship H. B. 1195 LC 44 3340 exists, if paragraphs (4) through (7) of subsection (a) of Code Section 43-50-120 and the following conditions are met: (1) No licensed veterinarian or veterinary technician is available within a 50 mile radius of the animal's location to perform a physical examination at a veterinary facility or the premises where the animal is located within 24 …

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Sponsors

• Kay Kirkpatrick (R, 32) · primary sponsor
• Rob Leverett (R, 123) · primary sponsor
• Karen Mathiak (R, 82)
• Joseph Gullett (R, 19)
• Beth Camp (R, 135)
• Sharon Cooper (R, 45)

Latest actions

1. May 11, 2026: Act 449
2. May 11, 2026: Effective Date
3. May 11, 2026: House Date Signed by Governor
4. April 6, 2026: House Sent to Governor
5. March 19, 2026: Senate Passed/Adopted
6. March 19, 2026: Senate Third Read
7. March 16, 2026: Senate Read Second Time
8. March 12, 2026: Senate Committee Favorably Reported
9. March 4, 2026: Senate Read and Referred
10. March 3, 2026: House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

Votes

• Senate Vote #754 (March 19, 2026): 47 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote #585 (March 3, 2026): 172 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1195?

HB1195 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Veterinarians; practice and provision of veterinary teletriage and veterinary telemedicine; revise provisions.

What does HB1195 do?

In its own words: To amend Article 7 of Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to telemedicine by veterinarians and veterinary technicians, so as to revise provisions relating to the practice and provision of veterinary teletriage and veterinary telemedicine; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

What is the status of HB1195?

Signed into law as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Act 449 (May 11, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1195?

Kay Kirkpatrick (R, 32), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1195?

On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72844