Ohio Veterinary Telehealth Bill Could Change How Horse Owners Access Care

Published: September 13, 2026  ·  Status: Pending legislation

Ohio Senate Bill 60 would establish requirements and procedures for veterinary telehealth. The Senate has passed the bill and it remains before the House.

What changed

The legislation addresses informed consent, records, standards of care, and the circumstances under which a veterinarian may provide services remotely. For barns in rural areas, telehealth can affect how quickly owners and managers obtain professional guidance, but it does not eliminate situations that require an in-person examination.

Why equine operations should care

Boarding contracts and emergency authorizations should still identify who may contact the veterinarian and who can approve care when the owner cannot be reached.

What operators should do now

• Track whether the House changes the Senate-passed version.
• Keep veterinarian contact information current for every boarded horse.
• Do not treat telehealth as a substitute for emergency examination when the veterinarian directs otherwise.
• Document veterinary instructions received remotely in the horse’s care record.

Keep written barn procedures, horse records, transport documents, and client communications aligned with the rules that actually apply to your operation. For related documentation, review the horse boarding contracts guide, Barn Setup, and the MyStableForms state package library.

This article provides general educational information and is not legal, veterinary, tax, transportation, or regulatory advice. Requirements and bill status can change.