Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill this week that will let veterinarians report suspected cases of animal abuse.
Tennessee passes bill to let veterinarians report suspected animal abuse has now been updated to allow veterinarians to file a report to law enforcement agencies if they have cause to believe pets are being abused. HB2079 also allows veterinarians to testify in court without violating veterinarian-client-patient confidentiality.
“Animal cruelty is a serious crime in Tennessee and it was important that we clarify the Veterinarian Medical Practice Act to ensure our experts could, in fact, advocate for animals,” said Rep. Bryan Terry. The legislation also provides immunity "from any breach of confidentiality if veterinarians are acting in good faith in reporting the suspected abuse."
“This kind of law is in place in surrounding states and I am honored to be able to work with our veterinarian association and the Farm Bureau to put these common-sense protections in place for our veterinarians and our animals.”Get reports like this and all the news of the day in Middle Tennessee delivered to your inbox each morning with the
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