Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 647: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 647 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE. Primary sponsor: Pam Lauria (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Meghan Kallman (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Victoria Gu (Democratic), Bob Britto (Democratic), Sue Sosnowski (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): 03/19/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes veterinarians to establish a client-patient relationship through electronic means, subject to limitations and requirements such as Vet making a good faith effort to determine if care should be provided through telemedicine instead of in person.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pam Lauria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Meghan Kallman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Victoria Gu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Bob Britto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Sue Sosnowski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 03/19/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/14/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/19/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture