HB 1198 CO

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Became Law

The act requires the state board of veterinary medicine (board) to review and update the existing process by which an individual who has a license to practice veterinary medicine in another state may be licensed by endorsement to practice veterinary medicine in Colorado. The board shall adopt rules with the intent to expedite the licensure by endorsement process, including eliminating duplicative requirements and streamlining the pathway to licensure.     The act clarifies that a veterinarian who administers, dispenses, distributes, or prescribes medicine to a patient in an emergency situation is not acting as a pharmacist or conducting the practice of pharmacy, and, as such, is not subject to discipline by the state board of pharmacy.     The act relocates certain provisions specific to the practice of veterinary medicine from regulation by the state board of pharmacy to regulation under Colorado's veterinary practice act.     Under current law, the board must approve a credentialing organization for the purpose of credentialing veterinary technicians, which credentialing organization must require the completion of an American Veterinary Medical Association accredited program for veterinary technicians. The act updates the requirement to require the completion of an accredited program for veterinary technicians offered by other associations.     The act also establishes a veterinary prescription drug donation program. An owner of an animal may donate unused veterinary drugs that have been prescribed to the owner to a licensed veterinarian or an animal shelter. A licensed veterinarian may use any drugs accepted through donation if the veterinarian and drugs meet certain conditions.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

• K. McCormick Democratic · sponsor
• T. Winter Republican · sponsor
• L. Cutter Democratic · sponsor
• R. Pelton Republican · sponsor

1. Apr 29, 2026 Governor Signed · executive
2. Apr 23, 2026 Sent to the Governor · executive
3. Apr 22, 2026 Signed by the President of the Senate · upper
4. Apr 22, 2026 Signed by the Speaker of the House · lower
5. Apr 2, 2026 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass · lower
6. Apr 1, 2026 House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily · lower
7. Mar 31, 2026 Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · upper
8. Mar 30, 2026 Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee · upper
9. Mar 25, 2026 Senate Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole · upper
10. Mar 12, 2026 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources · upper
11. Mar 9, 2026 House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments · lower
12. Mar 6, 2026 House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee · lower
13. Mar 5, 2026 House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments · lower
14. Mar 2, 2026 House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole · lower
15. Feb 11, 2026 Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources · lower