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NY S01519
NY S01519Requires optometrists to meet certain standards, including the completion of a course, to prescribe oral medications.
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Introduced
01/12/2021
01/12/2021
In Committee
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
Crossed Over
06/09/2021
06/09/2021
Passed
10/13/2021
10/13/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/25/2021
10/25/2021
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Requires optometrists to meet certain standards, including the completion of a course, to prescribe oral medications.
AI Summary
This bill amends the education law to require optometrists to meet certain standards, including the completion of a 40-hour course and passing an examination, in order to prescribe oral medications for the treatment of eye diseases and conditions. The bill also updates the list of topical and therapeutic pharmaceutical agents that optometrists are authorized to use and prescribe, and establishes continuing education requirements for optometrists certified to use these medications.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Jamaal Bailey (D)*,
Joe Addabbo (D),
Andrew Gounardes (D),
Michelle Hinchey (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Michael Martucci (R),
Kevin Parker (D),
Last Action
APPROVAL MEMO.25 (on 10/25/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S1519 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S01519&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S01519 |
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