Bill Texts: IL HB5411 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly

Bill Title: Amends the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 2004. Provides that a certified veterinary technician who has completed the required 2-hour rabies vaccination continuing education course may administer rabies vaccinations only under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian, and only after the supervising veterinarian has performed a physical examination of the animal and determined that the animal is healthy enough to receive the vaccination. Further provides that the rabies administration continuing education program must be taught by a licensed veterinarian in good standing and provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides that a rabies vaccination certificate may be signed only by a licensed veterinarian who administered the vaccination or a certified veterinary technician who has completed the required rabies vaccination continuing education program during the previous renewal period and administered the rabies vaccination. Further provides that a rabies vaccination certificate that is signed by a certified veterinary technician shall also be signed by the veterinarian providing direct supervision of the certified veterinary technician. Provides that the professional credential of the individual or individuals who sign the certificate must be included with their signature. Provides that a copy of the current rabies vaccination continuing education certificate must be on display at the locations where the certified veterinary technician administers rabies vaccinations. Makes other changes.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6)

Status: (Enrolled) 2026-06-18 - Sent to the Governor [HB5411 Detail]

Bill Drafts

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Enrolled2026-05-22HTML/TextLinkView
Engrossed2026-04-20HTML/TextLinkView
Introduced2026-02-06HTML/TextLinkView

Amendments

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House Amendment 0032026-04-15ProposedHTML/TextLinkView
House Amendment 0022026-04-14ProposedHTML/TextLinkView
House Amendment 0012026-03-19ProposedHTML/TextLinkView

Supplemental Documents

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