SB252
Sponsored By: Suzanne M. Prentiss (Democratic)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Telehealth care must meet in-person standards
Telemedicine care must meet the same standard as an in-person visit for your age and condition. If tests or a physical exam are needed, providers can use remote devices to do them. This includes eye care for glasses or contacts.
Telehealth prescribing for controlled drugs
The law lets licensed doctors, and some physician assistants, prescribe Schedule II–IV controlled drugs by telemedicine. It removes the old in-person exam requirement. A licensed prescriber must check on you at times right for your condition, at least once a year. All prescriptions must follow state and federal drug laws.
New telehealth rules start in 60 days
The law takes effect 60 days after it is passed. From that date, the new telehealth rules apply.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Suzanne M. Prentiss
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Cindy Rosenwald
Democratic • Senate
David H. Watters
Democratic • Senate
David J Nagel
Democratic • House
Debra Altschiller
Democratic • Senate
Donovan Fenton
Democratic • Senate
Mary A Hakken-Phillips
Democratic • House
Pat Long
Democratic • Senate
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor on 06/24/2025; Chapter 0134; Effective 08/23/2025
6/24/2025SenateEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/12/2025); SJ 17
6/16/2025SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 24
6/16/2025HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 11
5/8/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 04/30/2025 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 23 P. 9
5/1/2025HouseExecutive Session: 04/30/2025 09:30 am LOB 205-207
4/23/2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/23/2025 01:00 pm LOB 301-303
4/16/2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs HJ 11 P. 113
3/28/2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-1139s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
3/27/2025SenateCommittee Amendment # 2025-1139s, AA, VV; 03/27/2025; SJ 9
3/27/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1139s, 03/27/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14
3/20/2025SenateHearing: 03/12/2025, Room 101, LOB, 09:45 am; SC 12
3/5/2025SenateIntroduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Health and Human Services; SJ 3
1/23/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
6/16/2025
Introduced
1/23/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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