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SB 708

AN ACT ALLOWING OUT-OF-STATE TELEHEALTH PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE TELEHEALTH SERVICES TO PATIENTS IN THIS STATE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ryan Fazio and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill allows telehealth providers licensed in other states to serve CT patients without CT licensure, expanding access but raising regulatory oversight concerns.

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Bill Summary · SB 708

Legislative bill overview

SB 708 would permit telehealth providers licensed in other states to deliver telehealth services to Connecticut patients without requiring Connecticut licensure. This expands access to remote medical care by removing the current state licensing requirement as a barrier to out-of-state providers serving Connecticut residents.

Why is this important

Telehealth access gaps exist in underserved areas and for specialized care where local providers are limited. Allowing out-of-state providers could increase patient choice, reduce wait times, and lower costs by broadening the available provider pool. However, this raises questions about consumer protection, liability, and quality assurance standards across different state regulatory frameworks.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory oversight gap: Out-of-state providers would operate under different state medical boards, potentially creating enforcement challenges if complaints arise and limiting Connecticut's direct regulatory authority
  • Patient protection standards: Varying state requirements for licensure, continuing education, and malpractice insurance could create inconsistent quality and safety standards for Connecticut patients
  • Provider reciprocity concerns: Other states may not offer equivalent reciprocal telehealth privileges to Connecticut-licensed providers, creating one-directional market advantages
  • Insurance and liability issues: Questions remain about how malpractice liability, credentialing for insurance networks, and patient data privacy laws would be managed across state lines

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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