Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

SB 6072 — Veterinarian relationship

Last action — First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Concerning veterinarian-client-patient relationships.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Revised Code of Washington as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 18.92.015.

  • RCW 18.92.015

    (2) (3) (4) (5) → read as follows: The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Animal patient" means any animal under the care and treatment of a veterinarian. (2) "Board" means the Washington state veterinary board of governors. (3) "Client" means the animal patient's owner, owner's agent, or other person presenting the animal patient for care. (4) (5) "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of health. (6) "Teleadvice" means the provision of any health information, opinion, guidance, or recommendation concerning prudent future actions that are not specific to a particular animal patient's health, illness, or injury. (7) "Telehealth" means the overarching term that encompasses all uses of technology geared to remotely deliver health information or education. Telehealth encompasses a broad variety of technologies and tactics to deliver virtual medical, health, and education services. Telehealth is not a specific service, but a collection of tools which allow veterinarians to enhance care and education delivery. Telehealth encompasses teleadvice, telemedicine, and teletriage. (8) eri act y c sul on ed pr ons ine nle d cha 6 ne. (9) --- END ---

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Action History

  1. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

Sponsors

  • (Cleveland) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • (Cleveland)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 6072 do?
Concerning veterinarian-client-patient relationships.
Who sponsors SB 6072?
SB 6072 is sponsored by (Cleveland).
What is the current status of SB 6072?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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