SB 268 Ohio Senate · 135th Legislature (2023-2024)

Establish veterinarian telehealth visit requirements, procedures

This bill updates Ohio laws to establish specific requirements and procedures for veterinarians conducting telehealth visits. It defines the conditions necessary to form a valid veterinary-client-patient relationship remotely, such as seeing the patient recently or examining them in real-time. Key provisions mandate that veterinarians obtain informed consent, provide follow-up contact information, and inform clients that certain medications cannot be prescribed without an in-person exam. Additionally, the bill limits initial telehealth prescriptions to thirty days and prohibits prescribing controlled substances unless a physical examination has been performed.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 14, 2024 Last action May 22, 2024
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