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HB 7020 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 9, 2026
Last action
Jan 20, 2026 — 01/20/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Charlene Lima D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled