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RI S0875

RI S0875
Opticians


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Introduced
03/30/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would create a secondary path to acquire an optician’s license through an apprenticeship program requiring four thousand one hundred (4,100) hours in not less than two (2) years. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill creates a secondary path to acquire an optician's license through an apprenticeship program requiring at least 4,100 hours (approximately two years) of training. The bill amends the existing laws on optician qualifications to include this new apprenticeship option in addition to the current requirement of graduating from a two-year opticianry school and passing the national opticianry competency exam. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 05/02/2023)

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