Indiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Indiana HB1061: A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.
Status: In committee, December 5, 2025
Veterinary telehealth.
What the bill says
A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations. SECTION 1. IC 25-1-9.5-15, AS ADDED BY P.L.85-2021, SECTION 25, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026]: Sec. 15. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if a veterinarian is required to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship to perform a health care service, the veterinarian shall ensure that a proper an initial in-person examination of the patient was conducted to establish the veterinarian-client-patient relationship, is established, as defined in IC 25-38.1-1-14.5, when providing the service using telehealth. (b) If a veterinarian-client-patient relationship was established on or before June 30, 2026, a veterinarian may continue to provide health care services to the patient using telehealth without needing to perform an in-person examination. 2026 IN 1061--LS 6131/DI
Sponsors
- Aylesworth, Mike (R) · primary sponsor
- Kendell Culp (R, HD-016)
- Beau Baird (R, HD-044)
Latest actions
- : Coauthored by Representatives Culp, Baird
- : First reading: referred to Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development
- : Authored by Representative Aylesworth
Subjects: TECHNOLOGY; Communication (Including Internet, Phone Lines, Print Media, Radio, and Television), VETERINARIANS
Common questions
- What is HB1061?
- HB1061 is a bill in the Indiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.
- What does HB1061 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning professions and occupations.
- What is the status of HB1061?
- In committee as of December 5, 2025. Latest action: Coauthored by Representatives Culp, Baird (December 5, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1061?
- Aylesworth, Mike (R), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1061?
- On the Indiana Legislature website: /2026/bills/hb1061
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