H0805 — Veterinary Medicine

H0805, a bill concerning veterinary medicine, was filed in the Florida House on December 17, 2025, and as of March 13, 2026, has passed second reading.

The bill defines 'veterinary professional associate' and establishes a registration and certification process administered by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. It increases the duration for which prescriptions based solely on veterinary telehealth evaluation may be issued for certain drugs, authorizes registered veterinary professional associates to practice veterinary medicine within defined limits, and prohibits certain actions by those holding the credential.

The bill applies to persons seeking to register as veterinary professional associates and to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation and Board of Veterinary Medicine in their regulatory capacity.

As of March 13, 2026, the bill has passed second reading in the House and its effective date is not yet determined.