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This bill modifies Indiana's veterinary telehealth regulations by requiring veterinarians to conduct an initial in-person examination to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) before providing telehealth services, starting July 1, 2026. The bill introduces an important exception for existing veterinarian-client-patient relationships established on or before June 30, 2026, which can continue to use telehealth services without requiring a new in-person examination. The term "telehealth" refers to the practice of providing healthcare services remotely using digital communication technologies, and the veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) is a professional connection between a veterinarian, a client, and a patient that allows the veterinarian to diagnose and treat an animal's medical conditions. This legislation aims to ensure that veterinarians have a direct, initial physical assessment of an animal before providing ongoing remote healthcare services, while also providing flexibility for existing telehealth relationships.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1061/details