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ID S1052
Amends existing law to provide for the practice of optometry to include certain therapeutic laser procedures under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
02/07/2023
02/07/2023
In Committee
03/13/2023
03/13/2023
Crossed Over
03/08/2023
03/08/2023
Passed
Dead
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
OPTOMETRISTS -- Amends existing law to provide for the practice of optometry to include certain therapeutic laser procedures under certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Idaho law to expand the scope of optometry practice to include certain therapeutic laser procedures, such as laser capsulotomy, peripheral iridotomy, and laser trabeculoplasty. The bill specifies that only optometrists who have graduated from an accredited program that taught these therapeutic laser procedures and have passed the required national examination may perform these laser treatments. The bill also includes an emergency clause, making it effective on July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (21)
Joe Alfieri (R),
Chris Allgood (R),
Kevin Andrus (R),
Vito Barbieri (R),
Judy Boyle (R),
Lance Clow (R),
Jeff Cornilles (R),
Brent Crane (R),
Jaron Crane (R),
Barbara Ehardt (R),
Marco Erickson (R),
Jacyn Gallagher (R),
Clay Handy (R),
Wendy Horman (R),
Mike Kingsley (R),
Joe Palmer (R),
Doug Pickett (R),
Jordan Redman (R),
Bruce Skaug (R),
Kenny Wroten (R),
Julianne Young (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Health and Welfare Committee (S)
Last Action
Read First Time, Referred to Ways & Means (on 03/13/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/S1052/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/S1052.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/S1052SOP.pdf |
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