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SB 687

Chiropractors: animal chiropractic practitioners.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh

SB 687 establishes California licensure and practice standards for animal chiropractic practitioners, regulating a currently unregulated alternative veterinary medicine sector.

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Bill Summary · SB 687

Legislative bill overview

SB 687 would establish a regulatory framework for animal chiropractic practitioners in California, creating licensure requirements and scope of practice standards for chiropractors treating animals. The bill appears designed to professionalize and regulate a currently unregulated sector of veterinary alternative medicine.

Why is this important

Animal chiropractic services are currently offered in California without specific state oversight, creating potential consumer protection gaps regarding practitioner qualifications and treatment safety. Establishing regulations could either protect animal welfare and consumer interests through standardized training requirements, or could legitimize practices with limited scientific evidence within the veterinary field.

Potential points of contention

  • Veterinary scope concerns: Questions about whether animal chiropractic should fall under veterinary medicine regulation or operate as a separate profession, and whether it overlaps with licensed veterinarians' authority
  • Evidence base disagreement: Uncertainty around scientific validation of chiropractic treatments for animals, with conventional veterinary medicine and alternative practitioners holding different views
  • Implementation costs and access: Licensing requirements could increase costs for practitioners and consumers, potentially limiting rural access while proponents argue it ensures quality standards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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