Relating to the administration of injections by licensed optometrists

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 10, 2023
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 7, 2023
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 2, 2023
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 7, 202390–8
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 30, 2023
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 17, 202348–2
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 28, 2023
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 28, 2023

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What’s in it

This bill allows a licensed optometrist to administer a local injectable anesthetic prior to the administration of other injections authorized by law. Current law requires a licensed optometrist to receive approval from the board of optometry prior to administering an injection.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

House subcommittee

Named February 7, 2023. On February 13, 2023 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 2-1.

• Rep. Jacob Bossman REmail
• Rep. Michael R. Bergan REmail
• Rep. Amy Nielsen DEmail

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Fiscal note

0% increase in utilization for the administration of injectable anesthetics would increase costs by $357,000 for both FY 2024 and FY 2025. The State share of these costs paid from Medicaid would be $129,000 for FY 2024 and $128,000 for FY 2025.

• Final Fiscal Note — Licensed Optometrists, Injections · May 10, 2023
• Licensed Optometrists, Injections · February 27, 2023
• Licensed Optometrists, Injections · February 9, 2023

Nonpartisan cost estimates from the Legislative Services Agency’s Fiscal Services Division. The newest is first. Reading a fiscal note

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§154.1

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