S.3082

Relative to animal telehealth

Introduced·3/12/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S3082 regulates veterinary telehealth, requiring a veterinarian-client-patient relationship for certain prescriptions.

Massachusetts S3082 establishes regulations for veterinary telehealth, ensuring veterinarians follow specific protocols. A veterinarian-client-patient relationship must exist for certain prescriptions, including antimicrobial drugs and controlled substances. The bill mandates that veterinarians inform clients about telehealth's use and limitations, obtain consent, and maintain records. It also outlines conditions for establishing a relationship, such as examining the animal in person or via synchronous audio-video communication.

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Calendar

Jun 23

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Hearing

Jun 23

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Hearing

History

Jul 16

Senate

Accompanied a study order, see S3177

Jul 1

Senate

Reporting date extended to Monday July 13, 2026

Jun 23

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 06/23/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:35 AM in B-1 Hearing updated to New End Time