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Veterinary telehealth bill advances to hearing stage; state vets urge limits
Summary
HB 1305 to enable veterinary telehealth drew mixed testimony: the state veterinary association and practitioners supported telemedicine for access and triage, while the state veterinarian and New Hampshire VMA cautioned against allowing a telehealth visit to establish a long‑term veterinarian‑client‑patient relationship or to substitute for required physical exams when prescribing medications.
The committee reopened the hearing on HB 1305, a bill to authorize and regulate veterinary telehealth in New Hampshire. Representative Liz Barber (introducing in sponsor absence) summarized the bill: authorized uses include remote consultations, assessments, and records maintenance; the text would allow a veterinary‑client‑patient relationship (VCPR) to be formed remotely in many cases but would prohibit prescribing controlled substances without an…
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