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Introduced
10/12/2017
10/12/2017
In Committee
10/26/2017
10/26/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2018
03/11/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring an applicant for licensure as an optometrist to submit proof to the Department of Health that she or he meets certain requirements; providing that an applicant must pass the licensure examination within a specified timeframe as a condition of licensure as an optometrist and certification to administer and prescribe ocular pharmaceutical agents, etc.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's optometry laws. It requires applicants for an optometrist license to submit proof to the Department of Health that they meet certain requirements, such as being at least 18 years old, graduating from an accredited optometry school, and completing specific coursework and training. The bill also specifies that applicants must pass the licensure examination within 3 years before or after submitting their application in order to be licensed as an optometrist and certified to administer and prescribe ocular pharmaceutical agents. Additionally, the bill updates the requirements for holders of an optometric faculty certificate to administer or prescribe topical ocular pharmaceutical agents.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (2)
Health Policy (S), Rules (S)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to HB 7059 (on 03/02/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/520 |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/520/BillText/c2/HTML |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/520/BillText/c2/PDF |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/520/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/520/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Senate Committee Amendment #510350 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/520/Amendment/510350/HTML |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/520/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/520/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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