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Introduced
12/20/2023
12/20/2023
In Committee
01/04/2024
01/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
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 healthcare services. The bill defines the term "veterinary telehealth" and outlines the requirements and limitations for veterinarians practicing telehealth, including establishing a veterinarian-client-patient relationship, prescribing certain medications, and maintaining patient records. The bill also provides specific provisions for the practice of telehealth on food-producing animals. Additionally, the bill amends the definition of "records owner" to include veterinarians who provide telehealth services. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (3)
Fiscal Policy (Senate), Regulated Industries (Senate), Rules (Senate)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to HB 849 (on 03/04/2024)
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