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HB4220 • 2026

Health occupations: veterinarians; veterinarian-client-patient relationship; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 18818. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4221'25

Health occupations: veterinarians; veterinarian-client-patient relationship; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 18818. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4221'25

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Sponsor
Joseph Aragona (District 60), Laurie Pohutsky (District 17), Natalie Price (District 6), Jay DeBoyer (District 63), Mike Hoadley (District 99), Bill Schuette (District 95), Matt Bierlein (District 97), Jimmie Wilson (District 32), Kelly Breen (District 21), Samantha Steckloff (District 19), Emily Dievendorf (District 77), Carol Glanville (District 84), Stephen Wooden (District 81), Mike McFall (District 14), Jason Morgan (District 23), Regina Weiss (District 5), Douglas Wozniak (District 59), Jason Woolford (District 50), Angela Witwer (District 76), Jamie Thompson (District 28)
Last action
2025-12-02
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide detailed information on specific requirements or definitions of a VCPR. The summary text only indicates that it amends existing laws to add section 18818, but the exact content is not provided in the given materials.

Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship Requirements

This law requires veterinarians to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship before providing certain medical services.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires veterinarians to have a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) with pet owners and their animals before giving medical care or advice.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Veterinarians who provide medical services to animals.
  • Pet owners seeking veterinary care for their pets.

Terms To Know

Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR)
A relationship between a veterinarian, pet owner, and animal where the vet knows the health history of the animal and can make medical decisions based on regular visits.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what happens if a veterinarian fails to follow these rules.
  • It is unclear how this law will be enforced or monitored by state agencies.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

H-3

5

reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3)

Plain English: reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3) 5

  • The official amendment file could not be read automatically during the last sync, so only the official amendment metadata is shown right now.

Bill History

  1. 2025-12-02 SJ 106 Pg. 1762

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  2. 2025-12-02 SJ 106 Pg. 1762

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS

  3. 2025-11-13 HJ 110 Pg. 1845

    read a third time

  4. 2025-11-13 HJ 110 Pg. 1845

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #305 Yeas 84 Nays 17 Excused 0 Not Voting 9

  5. 2025-11-13 HJ 110 Pg. 1845

    transmitted

  6. 2025-11-12 HJ 109 Pg. 1824

    read a second time

  7. 2025-11-12 HJ 109 Pg. 1824

    substitute (H-3) adopted

  8. 2025-11-12 HJ 109 Pg. 1824

    placed on third reading

  9. 2025-10-16 HJ 99 Pg. 1633

    reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3)

  10. 2025-10-16 HJ 99 Pg. 1633

    referred to second reading

  11. 2025-03-13 HJ 27 Pg. 243

    bill electronically reproduced 03/12/2025

  12. 2025-03-12 HJ 26 Pg. 236

    introduced by Representative Rep. Joseph Aragona

  13. 2025-03-12 HJ 26 Pg. 236

    read a first time

  14. 2025-03-12 HJ 26 Pg. 236

    referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform

Official Summary Text

Health occupations: veterinarians; veterinarian-client-patient relationship; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 18818. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4221'25