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TX SB397
Bill
Status
11/20/2024
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Sparks
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AI Summary
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Requires regulatory agencies overseeing health professionals to adopt standardized rules for formats and retention of patient consent records related to treatment, data collection, and data sharing for telemedicine, teledentistry, and telehealth services
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Mandates that consent documentation rules address the specific requirements for each type of remote health service (telemedicine medical services, teledentistry dental services, and telehealth services)
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Requires rules to include provisions for consent documentation in audio-only format, based on the appropriate standard of care
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Mandates an in-person examination by a health professional before any irreversible medical procedure can be initiated via telehealth
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to rules regarding the provision by a health professional of a telemedicine medical service, teledentistry dental service, or telehealth service.
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
Last Action
Not again placed on intent calendar
5/21/2025