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FL H0849

FL H0849
Veterinary Practices

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Introduced
12/12/2023
In Committee
02/02/2024
Crossed Over
03/04/2024
Passed
06/21/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/24/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to veterinary practices; amending s. 474.202, F.S.; defining the term "veterinary telehealth"; creating s. 474.2021, F.S.; providing a short title; authorizing licensed veterinarians to practice veterinary telehealth in accordance with specified criteria; specifying the powers of the Board of Veterinary Medicine related to the practice of telehealth; providing that the practice of veterinary medicine is deemed to occur under specified circumstances; specifying the conditions under which a veterinarian may practice veterinary telehealth; specifying the drugs that a veterinarian practicing telehealth may not provide unless specified conditions are met; providing specific authorizations for cases in which the patient is a food-producing species; amending s. 474.2165, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes licensed veterinarians in Florida to practice veterinary telehealth, which is the use of telecommunications technology to provide various veterinary services remotely. It defines the scope and requirements for veterinarians practicing telehealth, including the establishment of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship, prescribing certain medications, and maintaining patient records. The bill also grants the Board of Veterinary Medicine jurisdiction over veterinarians practicing telehealth, regardless of their physical location. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "records owner" for veterinary medical patient records.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2024-260 (on 06/24/2024)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/849
Analysis - Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/849/Analyses/h0849z1.RRS.PDF
Analysis - Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/849/Analyses/h0849z.RRS.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/849/BillText/er/PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/849/BillText/e1/PDF
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/849/Amendment/171140/HTML
Analysis - Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/849/Analyses/h0849d.COM.PDF
Analysis - Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/849/Analyses/h0849c.COM.PDF
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/849/Analyses/h0849b.RRS.PDF
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/849/Analyses/h0849.RRS.PDF
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/849/BillText/Filed/PDF
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