SB1677

Veterinary medicine; creating the Veterinary Telemedicine for Livestock Care Act; stating requirements for use of telemedicine in veterinarian care. Emergency.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1677 establishes the Veterinary Telemedicine for Livestock Care Act, allowing veterinarians to use telemedicine for livestock care under.

Oklahoma SB1677 creates the Veterinary Telemedicine for Livestock Care Act, enabling licensed veterinarians to evaluate, diagnose, and provide treatment recommendations for livestock via telemedicine when an in-person examination is not immediately feasible. This applies when timely veterinary attention is necessary to prevent death, serious harm, or unnecessary suffering. Telemedicine is limited to cases where visual or verbal communication with the owner or caretaker provides sufficient information for the veterinarian to make a professional judgment.

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Where it stands

Current
Agriculture and Wildlife Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Frix