HB 1305 (2026): enabling the use of telehealth to deliver veterinary care.
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HB 1305 (2026)
enabling the use of telehealth to deliver veterinary care.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Animals
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 24, 2026, with 13 people signed in online: 12 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee held a work session on March 3, 2026. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Melissa Litchfield (R - Rock 32) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2)
- Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11)
- Rep. Laurence Miner (R - Rock 7)
- Rep. Michael Moffett (R - Merr 4)
- Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 12)
- Rep. Diane Pauer (R - Hills 36)
- Rep. Katy Peternel (R - Carr 6)
- Rep. Steven Smith (R - Sull 3)
- Sen. Victoria Sullivan (R - SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 24, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- March 3, 2026, 10:15 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- March 3, 2026, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
- February 24, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/24/2026 11:00 am GP 153
- March 3, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153
- March 3, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153
- March 3, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 11-2; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026