Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 3180
AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Patalano (Democratic)
- Sosnowski (Democratic)
- Ciccone (Democratic)
- Tikoian (Democratic)
- DiPalma (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- Britto (Democratic)
- Thompson (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 Senate | IN CONCURRENCE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Jun 10, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 23, 2026
06/23/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 11, 2026 · House
06/11/2026 House passed in concurrence - Jun 10, 2026 · House
06/10/2026 Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026) - Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
06/10/2026 Senate read and passed - Jun 9, 2026 · Senate
06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026) - Jun 9, 2026 · Legislature
06/09/2026 Committee recommends passage - Jun 7, 2026 · Legislature
06/07/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026) - May 20, 2026 · Legislature
05/20/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - May 15, 2026 · Legislature
05/15/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/20/2026) - Apr 3, 2026 · Senate
04/03/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Environment and Agriculture