HB 443 (2013) -  Optometry

General Bill by Nuñez
Optometry: Prohibits licensed optometrists from using certain terms to describe practices; requires licensed optometrists to immediately refer patient having certain eye conditions or diseases to ophthalmologist; requires postoperative care provided by licensed optometrist to be provided under established written protocol; requires patient be informed in writing of certain conditions before postoperative care; requires written affirmation by patient who elects not to be seen by ophthalmologist during postoperative period; requires licensed optometrist & operating ophthalmologist to each submit itemized statements & collect charges for postoperative care services rendered; requires that adverse optometry incidents be reported to DOH; requires DOH to review incidents, determine any disciplinary action, and publish trends of such incidents.
Effective Date: July 1, 2013
Last Event: Died in Health Quality Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 239 (Ch. 2013-26) on Friday, May 3, 2013 7:16 PM

Referred Committees and Committee Actions

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Related Bills

Bill # Subject Relationship
Bill #: CS/CS/HB 239 Subject: Practice of Optometry Relationship: Compare
Bill #: CS/CS/SB 278 Subject: Practice of Optometry Relationship: Compare

Bill Text

Staff Analysis

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Vote History

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Bill History

Event Time Member Committee Ver.
Event: H Died in Health Quality Subcommittee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 239 (Ch. 2013-26) Time: 05/03/2013 - 7:16 PM Member: Committee: Health Quality Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H 1st Reading Time: 03/05/2013 - 11:59 PM Member: Committee: Version: __
Event: H Now in Health Quality Subcommittee Time: 01/30/2013 - 5:36 PM Member: Committee: Health Quality Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Health & Human Services Committee Time: 01/30/2013 - 5:36 PM Member: Committee: Health & Human Services Committee Version: __
Event: H Referred to Health Quality Subcommittee Time: 01/30/2013 - 5:36 PM Member: Committee: Health Quality Subcommittee Version: __
Event: H Filed Time: 01/22/2013 - 10:20 AM Member: Nuñez Committee: Version: __

Statutes Referenced by this Bill

Statute Other Bill Citations
463.0135 CS/CS/HB 239, CS/CS/SB 278
463.014 CS/CS/HB 239, CS/CS/SB 278
463.0141 CS/CS/HB 239, CS/CS/SB 278