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Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 7, 2019
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 24, 2019
- Done: House committeeFebruary 6, 2019
- Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 26, 201987–9
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 27, 2020
- Done: Passes the SenateMarch 3, 202041–8
- Done: To the GovernorJune 16, 2020
- Done: Signed into lawJune 29, 2020
HF 310 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 310, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 310 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This bill relates to the practice of optometry. The bill allows optometrists to administer sub-conjunctival injections for the medical treatment of the eye, intra-lesional injections for the treatment of chalazia, local anesthetic for the purpose of draining an eyelid abscess, and injections to counteract an anaphylactic reaction. Current law prohibits an optometrist from administering injections other than to counter an anaphylactic reaction. The bill prohibits an optometrist from administering any injection prior to receiving approval from the board.
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The board shall not approve the use of injections by an optometrist, except for injections to counteract an anaphylactic reaction, unless the optometrist demonstrates sufficient educational or clinical training from or equivalent to an accredited college or university. The bill directs the board to accept a license to practice optometry issued to an applicant who graduated from an accredited school of optometry and who passed the injections skills portion of the national board of examiners in optometry examination on or after January 1, 2011, as proof of sufficient educational or clinical training.
Changed since by amendment S-5039; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named January 24, 2019. Meeting: Thursday, January 31 · 8:00 AM · House Lounge.
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