Legislation - SB0186

Title: State Board of Examiners in Optometry - Examination Requirements and Time Period for Inactive Status
Sponsored by: Senator Augustine
Status: In the Senate - First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
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:: Education, Energy, and the Environment

Details

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 9/18/2025 Legislative Date 9/18/2025 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/14/2026 Legislative Date 1/14/2026 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - State Board of Examiners in Optometry - Examination Requirements and Time Period for Inactive Status Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	9/18/2025	9/18/2025	Pre-filed
Senate	1/14/2026	1/14/2026	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
			Text - First - State Board of Examiners in Optometry - Examination Requirements and Time Period for Inactive Status

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