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Introduced
02/07/2019
02/07/2019
In Committee
02/07/2019
02/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2020
05/17/2020
Introduced Session
91st Legislature 2019-2020
Bill Summary
Optometrists administering legend drugs limitations removed.
AI Summary
This bill removes limitations on the ability of optometrists to administer legend drugs (prescription medications) in the course of treating patients. It expands the scope of practice for optometrists by allowing them to prescribe and administer a broader range of legend drugs, including certain Schedule II and III oral medications, to diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, deficiencies, deformities, or abnormalities of the human eye and its surrounding structures. This change is intended to provide optometrists with more flexibility in delivering comprehensive eye care to their patients.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Ruth Richardson (D)*,
Jeff Backer (R),
Robert Bierman (D),
Hunter Cantrell (D),
Kaohly Her (D),
Deb Kiel (R),
Bud Nornes (R),
Last Action
Author added Her (on 02/26/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0891&ssn=0&y=2019 | 02/08/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF891&version=0&session=ls91&session_year=2019&session_number=0&format=pdf | 02/08/2019 |
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