BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1473: Eye care

Concerning eye care.

Summary

Prohibits the dispensing or sale of corrective lenses without a prescription.
Prohibits the writing of a prescription for corrective lenses without a comprehensive eye examination, which may not be conducted by remote technology without the involvement of an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
Imposes requirements and standards relating to remote technology used to conduct eye examinations.

From the House Bill Analysis 2017 (HB 1473), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to consumer protection in eye care;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 20, 2017First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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