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Rhode IslandH70202026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE .

Sponsored By: Jon D. Brien (Independent)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Live video care with Rhode Island vets

The law lets vets form a care relationship with you by live video. A vet can learn about your animal by video, not just in person. Only Rhode Island‑licensed vets can do telemedicine, and they must get your verbal consent. They must keep telehealth records and consent for at least one year. Tele-vet care must meet the same standard as in‑person care, and vets must only provide services allowed under Rhode Island scope‑of‑practice rules.

Tele-vet sites must show prices

Veterinary telemedicine providers must list their services and standard charges on their website. The display must be easy to find and read. This helps you compare prices before a video visit.

Limits on pet meds by telehealth

If a vet prescribes by video, the first fill can be up to 30 days. A vet can renew by video once for up to 30 more days. After one virtual renewal, more refills need an in‑person exam. Controlled drugs need an in‑person exam or a timely visit to where the animals are kept before the vet can prescribe.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jon D. Brien

    Independent • House

Cosponsors

  • Jacquelyn M. Baginski

    Democratic • House

  • Charlene Lima

    Democratic • House

  • Patricia A. Serpa

    Democratic • House

  • Joseph J. Solomon, Jr.

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 99 • No: 9

Senate vote • 6/11/2026

BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- -- VETERINARY PRACTICE In Concurrence

Yes: 29 • No: 9

House vote • 6/9/2026

VETERINARY PRACTICE PASSAGE

Yes: 70 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor — Chapter 392

    6/23/2026Governor

  2. Transmitted to Governor

    6/18/2026Governor

  3. Senate passed in concurrence

    6/11/2026Senate

  4. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

    6/10/2026Senate

  5. House read and passed

    6/9/2026House

  6. Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)

    6/8/2026House

  7. Committee recommends passage

    6/8/2026

  8. Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)

    6/6/2026

  9. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    1/20/2026

  10. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/20/2026)

    1/16/2026

  11. Introduced, referred to House Corporations

    1/9/2026House

Bill Text

  • H7020 - As Introduced

    1/9/2026

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