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PA SB391
PA SB391Further providing for definitions, for approval of drugs, for exemptions and exceptions and for violations and penalties.
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Introduced
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
In Committee
10/05/2020
10/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending the act of June 6, 1980 (P.L.197, No.57), known as the Optometric Practice and Licensure Act, further providing for definitions, for approval of drugs, for exemptions and exceptions and for violations and penalties.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Optometric Practice and Licensure Act to further define the "examination and diagnosis" and "practice of optometry" terms, expand the approved use of pharmaceutical agents by optometrists, including Schedule II controlled substances containing codeine and hydrocodone, and impose penalties for unlawful advertising of prohibited services. Additionally, the bill grants the State Board of Optometry the authority to approve drugs for use in the practice of optometry after they are approved by the FDA, without the prior review by the Secretary of Health.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (8)
John Gordner (R)*,
Lisa Baker (R),
Mike Folmer (R),
Art Haywood (D),
Scott Hutchinson (R),
Joe Pittman (R),
Joseph Scarnati (R),
John Yudichak (I),
Last Action
Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS (on 10/05/2020)
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