The bill amends Title 23 of the General Laws by adding a new chapter titled "Uniform Telehealth Act," which aims to regulate telehealth services within the state. It defines essential terms related to telehealth and establishes that telehealth services must adhere to the practitioner's scope of practice, professional standards, and relevant laws. The bill ensures that telehealth services are subject to the same standards as in-person care, including aspects like prescribing medication, identity verification, and confidentiality. It also specifies that the act applies to telehealth services for patients within the state and does not authorize health care that contradicts other federal or state regulations.

Furthermore, the bill sets conditions for out-of-state practitioners to provide telehealth services to patients in the state, such as holding a relevant license or certification, registering with the state's licensing board, or consulting with a local practitioner. It outlines a registration process for these practitioners, including requirements for professional liability insurance and a registration fee. The bill also allows for disciplinary action against registered practitioners who violate its provisions or face disciplinary action in other states. Telehealth services are considered to occur at the patient's location, and civil actions can be brought in the patient's county of residence. The bill grants rulemaking authority to boards, promotes uniformity in law application, includes a severability clause, and takes effect upon passage, aiming to integrate out-of-state practitioners into the state's telehealth system while maintaining high standards of practice.