OK SB2140

Licensed veterinarians may use telemedicine to evaluate, diagnose, and provide treatment recommendations when in-person examination is not immediately feasible and the animal's condition requires timely attention to prevent death, serious harm, or unnecessary suffering

Veterinarian-client-patient relationships (VCPR) may be established through telemedicine under specified conditions, using live videos, photographs, electronic records, or other approved telecommunication methods

Telemedicine cannot substitute for annual exams, vaccinations, or procedures requiring physical presence unless approved by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners must promulgate rules for telemedicine standards, recordkeeping requirements, training/certification standards, and limitations on prescribing medications without a VCPR or in-person exam (except emergencies)

Effective date: November 1, 2026