Optometry.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill revises the Optometry Practice Act by setting prescription expiration limits, defining who may fit and adjust lenses, and creating new registration and fee structures for optometrists and lens dispensers. It also adds requirements for hand‑washing facilities, out‑of‑state lens shipments, mobile offices, and a retired‑license option, while expanding board oversight and committees. These changes aim to improve consumer safety and modernize regulation of eye‑care services.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 78. Noes 2. Page 3404.) Ordered to the Senate. · Sep 12, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 20, 2025
• Business and Professions Committee Hearing
  Business and Professions · Jul 8, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 12, 2025

History

1. Oct 13, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 788, Statutes of 2025.
2. Oct 13, 2025Approved by the Governor.
3. Sep 23, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
4. Sep 13, 2025In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
5. Sep 13, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 3038.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
6. Sep 12, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 78. Noes 2. Page 3404.) Ordered to the Senate.
7. Sep 3, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
8. Sep 2, 2025Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
9. Aug 29, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (August 29).
10. Aug 20, 2025August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.
11. Jul 8, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (July 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
12. Jul 2, 2025From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.

The 12 most recent of 30 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Angelique Ashby (D) · sponsor
• Ashby

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