HB 2999·MO·house
Modifies provisions relating to the practice of optometry
FailedFiled Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: Carolyn Caton
Latest Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
Mar 4, 2026
Summary
The bill replaces the existing definition of the optometry profession with a detailed list of permitted exams, treatments, and procedures, and it explicitly forbids optometrists from performing any surgical or laser work. It mainly impacts licensed optometrists by clarifying what they can and cannot do.
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