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OK SB100
OK SB100Practice of optometry; revocation of licenses; unprofessional or unethical conduct; providing optometrists may rent areas within retail stores; prescriptions. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/04/2019
02/04/2019
In Committee
04/11/2019
04/11/2019
Crossed Over
03/14/2019
03/14/2019
Passed
05/16/2019
05/16/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/21/2019
05/21/2019
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to the practice of optometry; amending 59 O.S. 2011, Sections 585 and 593, which relate to revocation of licenses; removing certain grounds for determination of unprofessional or unethical conduct; clarifying compliance with certain signage requirements; providing certain conduct not to be deemed unprofessional and unethical; updating statutory language; modifying provisions related to rental of certain space; amending 59 O.S. 2011, Section 944, which relates to the sale of optical goods; providing that optometrists may rent areas within retail stores; providing for applicability of provisions based upon county population; prescribing method for determination of population; prescribing time periods based upon changes in population; providing that optical goods may be sold within a retail store; defining terms; imposing requirements related to assessment mechanisms with respect to certain prescriptions; imposing duties on Oklahoma- licensed optometrists; requiring information to be provided prior to use of assessment mechanisms; imposing requirement related to practice standards; providing for scope and applicability of requirements; imposing requirements related to contact lens prescriptions; authorizing information to be contained in prescription for contact lenses; imposing requirements related to visual aid glasses; prohibiting refusal with respect to release of certain prescriptions; imposing requirements related to expiration date of contact lens prescriptions; imposing requirement related to verification of information; imposing requirements related to verification of information by telephonic communications; prohibiting dispensing of contact lenses through mail unless pursuant to prescription; imposing duties on certain physicians; imposing requirements related to contact lens fitting; updating statutory references; repealing 59 O.S. 2011, Sections 594 and 596, which relate to the retail sale of optometric goods; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: The practice of optometry
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Oklahoma law to:
- Allow optometrists to rent separate areas or rooms within retail stores to practice optometry, without it being considered unprofessional or unethical conduct. It provides guidelines on how the rented areas must be separated from the retail space.
- Permit the retail sale of optical goods, appliances, and materials within retail stores, regardless of whether an optometrist is practicing in the same store.
- Define key terms related to the use of assessment mechanisms (e.g. automated or virtual equipment) for conducting eye assessments and issuing prescriptions for contact lenses and eyeglasses.
- Establish requirements for optometrists using assessment mechanisms, including maintaining medical records, verifying patient identity, and providing disclosures to patients.
- Specify the required content for contact lens and eyeglass prescriptions, and prohibit optometrists from refusing to release prescriptions to patients.
- Require contact lens sellers to verify prescriptions through direct communication with the prescribing optometrist before dispensing lenses.
- Repeal sections of law related to the retail sale of optometric goods.
The bill aims to update and clarify the regulation of optometry practice and the sale of optical products in Oklahoma.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (23)
Kim David (R)*,
Carl Newton (R)*,
Stephanie Bice (R),
David Bullard (R),
Bill Coleman (R),
Tom Dugger (R),
Chuck Hall (R),
John Haste (R),
Darcy Jech (R),
Chris Kidd (R),
James Leewright (R),
Ken Luttrell (R),
Casey Murdock (R),
Roland Pederson (R),
Dewayne Pemberton (R),
Marty Quinn (R),
Dave Rader (R),
Paul Rosino (R),
Paul Scott (R),
Ron Sharp (R),
Joseph Silk (R),
Rob Standridge (R),
Roger Thompson (R),
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/21/2019 (on 05/21/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb100&Session=2000 |
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