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HF 2402Died when the session ended · February 17, 2026

Providing for the administration of a rabies vaccine to an animal by a registered veterinary technician performing the task under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian

Sponsored by Rep. Brett Barker (R)

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 11, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2026
  3. Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
  4. Next: Passes the House
  5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

BILL’S PROVISIONS. This bill provides that a registered veterinary technician acting under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian (referred to as a supervising veterinarian) may administer a rabies vaccination to an animal. BACKGROUND. Code chapter 169 regulates the practice of veterinary medicine by an individual who has received a doctor of veterinary medicine degree or equivalent and is licensed by the Iowa board of veterinary medicine (board). Generally, a person who is not a licensed veterinarian cannot practice veterinary medicine.

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The practice of veterinary medicine includes the prescription or administration of any drug. Certain individuals who are not veterinarians (veterinary auxiliary personnel) may perform delegated tasks under different levels of supervision by a supervising veterinarian, including direct supervision (when the veterinarian is readily available on the premises), intermediate supervision (when the veterinarian is within audible and visual range), and indirect supervision (when the veterinarian has provided written instruction for an animal’s treatment and is readily available by telephone or other means of immediate communication).34).36).

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named February 12, 2026. On February 17, 2026 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§169.3§351.35

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Lobbying

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