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VETERINARY PRACTICES – Amends existing law to revise a provision related to veterinary medical practice ownership.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

House Bill 105 enhances veterinarians' ownership options for practices, boosting competition and services while allowing not-for-profits to own veterinary facilities.

Reported Printed and Referred to Agricultural Affairs
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Bill Summary · H 105

Summary of House Bill 105 (H 105)

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: H 105
  • Title: Veterinary Practices – Amends existing law to revise a provision related to veterinary medical practice ownership.
  • Status: Reported Printed and Referred to Agricultural Affairs
  • Introduced: January 31, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subject Areas: Animals, Business and Business Entities, Medical, Veterinary Medicine

Purpose of the Bill

House Bill 105 aims to amend Idaho Code Section 54-2113, which governs the ownership structure of veterinary medical practices. The primary intent is to provide veterinarians with greater flexibility in deciding to whom they can sell their practices, thereby potentially enhancing business opportunities within the veterinary field.

Key Provisions

The bill proposes the following changes to existing law:

  1. Ownership Flexibility:

    • The amendment allows veterinary practices to be conducted as sole proprietorships, partnerships, professional entities, or any other entity defined under Idaho law.
    • It clarifies that no business corporation, except for professional entities, may be organized for the practice of veterinary medicine or provide veterinary medical services.

  2. Not-for-Profit Corporations:

    • The bill permits not-for-profit corporations to own property associated with veterinary facilities or animal shelters. However, it mandates that all decisions regarding diagnosis, care, and treatment of patients must be made by an actively licensed veterinarian.

  3. Emergency Declaration:

    • The bill includes a declaration of emergency, stating that it will take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing for immediate implementation of the changes upon passage.

Impact of the Bill

  • Veterinarians: The bill is expected to benefit veterinarians by providing them with more options for selling their practices, which could lead to increased competition and improved services in the veterinary field.
  • Veterinary Practices: By allowing a broader range of ownership structures, the bill may encourage new business models and partnerships within the veterinary community.
  • No Fiscal Impact: According to the fiscal note, the legislation will not result in any additional expenditures or changes in revenue for state or local governments.

Procedural Timeline

  • January 31, 2025: Bill introduced and referred for printing.
  • February 3, 2025: Reported printed and referred to the Agricultural Affairs Committee.

Contact Information

For further inquiries regarding House Bill 105, please contact:
- Representative Jerald Raymond
- Phone: (208) 332-1000

This summary provides an overview of House Bill 105, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and potential impacts on the veterinary profession in Idaho.

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

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