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Introduced
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
In Committee
03/08/2021
03/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
Introduced Session
92nd Legislature 2021-2022
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to health; occupational licensing; modifying limitations on prescribing and administering certain drugs by optometrists; making technical changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 148.56, subdivision 1.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the limitations on prescribing and administering certain drugs by optometrists in Minnesota. It amends the existing law to allow optometrists to prescribe and administer legend drugs, which are prescription medications, to diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, deficiencies, or abnormalities of the human eye and its surrounding structures. The bill also imposes some restrictions, such as prohibiting intravitreal injections, invasive surgeries, and the administration of certain oral drugs for extended periods without consulting a physician.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Author added Benson (on 03/02/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1873&ssn=0&y=2021 | 03/06/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1873&version=0&session=ls92&session_year=2021&session_number=0&format=pdf | 03/06/2021 |
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