SB 331

Summary

SB 331, “Veterinary Medicine, Board of; traineeships”, was introduced in the Senate on Jan 13, 2026 by Sen. Danica Roem (D). It last saw action on Apr 6, 2026: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0344).

Record

Text

SB 331 has 8 roll calls.

An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-3805.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Board of Veterinary Medicine; traineeships.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 54.1-3805.3 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 54.1-3805.3. Traineeships.
The Board may provide for the limited practice of veterinary medicine, as that term is defined by the Board, by a veterinary medicine licensure applicant enrolled in a traineeship program under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
Veterinarians who are eligible to participate in limited practice in a traineeship include:
1. Graduates of an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited college of veterinary medicine who have not yet passed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE); and
2. Registrants in the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) program who have taken and received a passing score on the NAVLE and have completed all steps of the ECFVG program except for the clinical proficiency examination.

Board of Veterinary Medicine; traineeships. Expands eligibility for veterinary traineeship programs to include (i) graduates of an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited college of veterinary medicine who have not yet passed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE); and (ii) registrants in the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) program who have taken and received a passing score on the NAVLE and have completed all steps of the ECFVG program except for the clinical proficiency examination.

Sponsors

Sen. Danica Roem (D) sponsors SB 331 alone.

Danica Roem

Sen. · D–30 · Sponsor

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Committees

SB 331 went before 4 committees: General Laws and Technology, Education: Health Professions, Health and Human Services and Health and Human Services: Health Professions.

General Laws and Technology

General Laws and Technology

Referred to · Jan 13, 2026

Education: Health Professions

Education: Health Professions

Referred to · Jan 30, 2026

Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Referred to · Feb 13, 2026 · 30 Bills

Health and Human Services: Health Professions

Health and Human Services: Health Professions

Referred to · Feb 16, 2026

History

SB 331 has taken 36 actions since Jan 13, 2026, the latest on Apr 6, 2026.

Votes

SB 331 went to 8 roll calls across both chambers, the latest on Feb 27, 2026 at 96–0.

Source: lis.virginia.gov · legiscan.com