H355
An Act relative to animal telehealth
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to animal telehealth, aims to establish guidelines and regulations for the practice of veterinary telehealth in Massachusetts. It seeks to ensure that virtual veterinary care is provided safely and effectively, potentially addressing concerns about access to care and quality of service. The bill intends to create a framework for the delivery of telehealth services for animals, focusing on consumer protection and professional licensing standards. It also supports further study into telehealth accessibility.
Key provisions
- Establishes guidelines for the practice of veterinary telehealth.
- Addresses consumer protection related to virtual veterinary care.
- Concerns professional licensing standards for telehealth veterinarians.
- Supports further study into telehealth accessibility.
Who is affected
- Pet owners in Massachusetts
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary telehealth providers
- The veterinary profession
- Consumers
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Primary sponsor
Mark J. Cusack
Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Mark J. Cusack
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Bill H.355 194th (Current)
An Act relative to animal telehealth
By Representative Cusack of Braintree, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 355) of Mark J. Cusack relative to animal telehealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Mark J. Cusack
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.355
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/20/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5081 |
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