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SB 252

relative to criteria for providing certain medical care through telemedicine.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Debra Altschiller and 6 co-sponsors

New Hampshire law now defines which medical conditions and services qualify for telemedicine delivery, effective August 2025, balancing remote healthcare access with patient safety standards.

Signed by the Governor on 06/24/2025; Chapter 0134; Effective 08/23/2025
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Bill Summary · SB 252

Legislative bill overview

SB 252 establishes new criteria and standards for which medical conditions and services can be legally provided through telemedicine in New Hampshire. The bill was signed into law on June 24, 2025, and becomes effective August 23, 2025. It represents a formalization of telemedicine practice guidelines that were previously less defined in state law.

Why is this important

Telemedicine has become a standard part of healthcare delivery, particularly for routine care, follow-ups, and consultations. Clear statutory criteria protect both patients (by ensuring appropriate conditions are treated remotely) and providers (by establishing legal safe harbors for telemedicine practice). This law directly affects how thousands of New Hampshire patients access care and which providers can offer remote services.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope limitations: The bill may restrict certain telemedicine services that some providers and patients believe could be safely delivered remotely, potentially limiting healthcare access in rural areas
  • Provider flexibility vs. patient safety: Overly prescriptive criteria could reduce physician clinical judgment, while overly permissive criteria might allow inappropriate remote diagnosis of conditions requiring in-person evaluation
  • Implementation burden: Healthcare providers must retrain staff and update systems to comply with new criteria, creating operational costs during the transition period

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

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