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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Updates scope of practice of optometrists.
AI Summary
This bill updates the scope of practice of optometrists in New Jersey. It expands the procedures and treatments that optometrists can perform, including the use and prescription of pharmaceutical agents, the administration of certain immunizations, and the performance of simple ophthalmologic procedures and other minor procedures. The bill also establishes the requirements for optometrists to become authorized to perform these expanded practices, including through educational and training programs. Overall, the bill aims to broaden the range of services that optometrists can provide to patients in the state.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (32)
Linda Carter (D)*,
Tennille McCoy (D)*,
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D)*,
Alaa Abdelaziz (D),
Reginald Atkins (D),
Bob Auth (R),
Clinton Calabrese (D),
Robert Clifton (R),
Dawn Fantasia (R),
Roy Freiman (D),
Garnet Hall (D),
Michael Inganamort (R),
Paul Kanitra (R),
Robert Karabinchak (D),
Sean Kean (R),
Yvonne Lopez (D),
Julio Marenco (D),
Antwan McClellan (R),
Greg McGuckin (R),
Cody Miller (D),
Bill Moen (D),
Carmen Morales (D),
Carol Murphy (D),
Gregory Myhre (R),
Annette Quijano (D),
Jessica Ramirez (D),
Balvir Singh (D),
Bill Spearman (D),
Shanique Speight (D),
Shavonda Sumter (D),
Claire Swift (R),
Anthony Verrelli (D),
Last Action
Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading (on 03/14/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A920 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1000/920_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement ARP 3/14/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1000/920_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1000/920_I1.HTM |
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