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Committee adopts substitute and advances telehealth bill to expand veterinary access
Summary
The committee adopted a substitute for House Bill 42 20 and reported HB 42 20 and HB 42 21 with recommendation after proponents said changes expand telehealth authority to noncompanion animals, broaden "qualified individual" definitions and encourage in-person follow-up when needed.
The House Regulatory Reform Committee adopted a substitute for House Bill 42 20 and moved House Bill 42 20 (as substitute H-3) and House Bill 42 21 forward with recommendation after hearing from the ASPCA and other stakeholders. Proponents said the substitute broadens access to veterinary telehealth and clarifies who may authorize care when an animal lacks a legal owner.
Caitlin Stadler, state legislative director for the ASPCA Great Lakes…
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