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Original
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Opposite
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
State Board of Examiners in Optometry - Examination Requirements and Time Period for Inactive Status
Sponsored by
Delegate S. Johnson
Status
In the House - First Reading Health
Analysis
Synopsis
Clarifying that applicants for licensure as an optometrist and certain applicants for reinstatement are required to pass all sections of each part of a licensure examination; repealing the requirement that the State Board of Examiners in Optometry give examinations to licensure applicants; prohibiting the Board from placing a licensee on inactive status for more than 6 consecutive years; etc.
Committees
Original:
Health
Details
Cross-filed with: SB0186
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
1/19/2026
Legislative Date
1/19/2026
Action
First Reading Health
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 1/19/2026 1/19/2026 First Reading Health
Subjects
Statutes
Last Updated: 1/20/2026 12:06 AM
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