On Thursday, May 30, 2024, the New Hampshire (NH) House favorably passed amended House Bill 1526 in order to increase access to veterinary professionals by allowing for the conditional licensure of foreign-educated veterinarians currently in the process of obtaining an Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) certificate. Earlier this month, the Senate amended H. 1526 to limit the proposed conditional licenses to two years. Details regarding American Kennel Club’s (AKC) support and when the board of veterinary medicine would be authorized to issue a veterinary conditional license can be viewed here.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: New Hampshire residents are strongly encouraged to electronically register your support by emailing Governor Chris Sununu. Explain what challenges you have faced getting veterinarian appointments for your dogs.
HOW TO REGISTER YOUR SUPPORT: Email the Governor using this form. In the drop-down menu for “Opinion” select “support” and in the drop-down menu for “Category” select “legislation”. Be certain in your comments to include the bill number, H. 1526, conditional licenses for veterinarians. Thank you for your advocacy!
For more information on these or other legislative issues in New Hampshire, contact AKC’s Government Relations Department at 919-816-3720 or doglaw@akc.org; or the Dog Owners of the Granite State at dogs.nh@gmail.com.