An Act relative to updating the licensure of optometrists
This bill proposes to update the rules and requirements for obtaining and maintaining a license to practice as an optometrist. It directly affects current and future optometrists, as well as the state agencies responsible for regulating their professional credentials. The legislation aims to modernize licensure standards to reflect current industry practices and educational requirements. By amending existing laws, the bill seeks to ensure that optometry regulations remain relevant and effective.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
Governor
Introduced Mar 30, 2023
Last action Jul 18, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 25, 2024
Committee
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Mar 30, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tackey Chan
DDemocratic
Co
Mary Keefe
DDemocratic
Co
Patrick O'Connor
RRepublican
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