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	Illinois Veterinary Medical Foundation

Overview

	ISVMA Legislative Action Alert!   Click here to send emails to your legislators! The ISVMA has introduced a comprehensive amendment to the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act. The amendment is contained in two identical bills introduced in the Illinois House of Representatives (HB5377) and the Illinois State Senate (SB3712). The ISVMA has sent three email alerts to members regarding these important bills. View the most recent alert (which includes links to ISVMA position statements, background on scope of practice issues, and a detailed bill analysis).

The practice of veterinary medicine in the State of Illinois is declared to affect the public health, safety and welfare and to be subject to State regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the veterinary profession merit and receive the confidence of the public and that only qualified and licensed persons be permitted to practice veterinary medicine.

Legislative Action Center

ISVMA now uses Capwiz·XC™, an award-winning suite of online citizen action tools designed to increase grassroots participation by connecting citizens to their elected officials.

Communicate your views to your lawmakers, determine which elected officials represent your home and/or your business, and more.

Rules & Regulations

Licensee applications and forms, rules from the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Practice Act of 1994 (225 ILCS 115/), Illinois Register, Administrative Rules, etc.

Statutes

Illinois Statutes Related to the Health and Welfare of Animals and the Public and Veterinary Medicine

Environmental Protection

How to dispose of potentially infectious medical waste.

ISVMA Bill Tracker

Powerful legislative software that makes it easy for you to communicate with your legislators, review legislation important to veterinarians, obtain copies of key state laws and rules and regulations, and download issue white papers.

Legislators & Legislation

Contact your legislators or listen to the Illinois General Assembly Live!

ISVMA Legislative Relationship Form

Complete this form if you have a relationship with an elected official in Illinois State Government or the Illinois Congressional Delegation.