S3180Introduced in the Senate
Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person.
Introduced by Brian Thompson, District 20
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE - Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
June 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 11, 2026
63
Yes
0
No
12
Absent or Not Voting
75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Blazejewski | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Biah | 3 | Not Voting |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Yes |
| David Morales | 7 | Not Voting |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Not Voting |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)
Committee recommends passage
Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)
Senate read and passed
Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)
House passed in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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