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TN SB2076
TN SB2076AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 8, relative to optometry.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, redefines the practice of optometry, which includes permitting an optometrist to perform a board-approved surgical procedure for the correction and relief of an ocular abnormality, except for certain listed procedures. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 8.
AI Summary
This bill redefines the practice of optometry in Tennessee to include a broader scope of patient care and treatment, specifically allowing optometrists to perform board-approved surgical procedures for the correction and relief of ocular abnormalities, with certain exceptions such as retina laser procedures, LASIK, PRK, cataract surgery, and most non-laser surgeries involving the cornea, sclera, iris, ciliary body, vitreous, or retina. The bill also clarifies that optometrists can use local anesthetics for certain eyelid procedures and requires them to maintain current CPR certification and have an automated external defibrillator (AED) present when administering local anesthetics, while also establishing that optometrists must adhere to the same standard of care as other physicians providing similar services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Bo Watson (R)*,
Janice Bowling (R),
Rusty Crowe (R),
Ferrell Haile (R),
Robert Harshbarger (R),
Ed Jackson (R),
London Lamar (D),
Becky Massey (R),
Shane Reeves (R),
Jessie Seal (R),
Steve Southerland (R),
John Stevens (R),
Last Action
Senate Reset on calendar for 3/12/2026 (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2076&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB2076 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0495.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0495 (13444) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1647.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB2076 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2076.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2076.pdf |
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