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Veterinarians; authorize licensed veterinary technicians to administer antirabies vaccinations to animals

It became law on May 11, 2026.

GA HB 1408 · House Bill · 2025_26

Stage
Became law
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House
Sponsors
6
Latest action
May 11, 2026

What it does

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 19 of Title 31 and Chapter 50 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of rabies and veterinarians and veterinary technicians, respectively, so as to authorize licensed veterinary technicians under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian to administer antirabies vaccinations to animals required by this state to be inoculated against rabies; to update terminology and make conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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This bill passed and is now law.

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    May 11, 2026

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