An act relating to allowing telehealth appointments to be recorded with patient and provider consent
This Vermont bill (S.245) amends health care statutes to require both patient and provider consent before recording telehealth appointments or audio-only phone consultations. It directly affects healthcare providers and patients using telemedicine services, clarifying that recordings may only occur with explicit agreement from both parties. The key provision adds a dual-consent requirement to existing rules prohibiting unauthorized recordings during virtual or phone health visits. The bill does not create new recording rights but establishes a clear consent mechanism for existing telehealth practices.
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introduced
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
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3 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Ann Cummings
DDemocratic
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Ginny Lyons
DDemocratic
P
Martine Gulick
DDemocratic
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