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A 2202 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the use of topical pharmaceutical agents

Summary
Amends the definitions of diagnostic pharmaceuticals, topical therapeutic pharmaceutical agents, and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents for treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension as they relate to the certification to use therapeutic drugs in the practice of optometry.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAmends optometry certification to allow use of glaucoma treatments, improving patient access to eye care services85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Jan 15, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Amy Paulin
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
NY
88
Co
Photo of Al Stirpe
Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
NY
127
Co
Photo of Anna Kelles
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
125
Co
Photo of Jen Lunsford
Jen Lunsford
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
135
Co
Photo of John Lemondes
John Lemondes
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
NY
126
Co
Photo of John McDonald
John McDonald
DDemocratic
NY
108
Co
Photo of Karen McMahon
Karen McMahon
DDemocratic
NY
146
Co
Photo of Marianne Buttenschon
Marianne Buttenschon
DDemocratic
NY
119
Co
Photo of Mike Fitzpatrick
Mike Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
NY
8
Co
Photo of Nader Sayegh
Nader Sayegh
DDemocratic
NY
90
Co
Photo of Scott Gray
Scott Gray
RRepublican
NY
116