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H7278Introduced in the House

Permits healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat patients remotely with store-and-forward technology when provision of services in such manner is consistent with the standard of care.

IntroducedHouse Health & Human Services

Introduced by Marie Hopkins, District 21

What does this bill do?

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Official description

INSURANCE -- TELEMEDICINE COVERAGE ACT - Permits healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat patients remotely with store-and-forward technology when provision of services in such manner is consistent with the standard of care.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 14, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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