This bill amends Florida Statutes related to opticianry by removing certain provisions that allowed licensed opticians to delegate specific tasks to unlicensed supportive personnel. Under the new language, only licensed opticians are permitted to engage in the practice of opticianry, and the ability to delegate duties to nonlicensed individuals has been eliminated. This change emphasizes the requirement for all opticianry practices to be conducted by licensed professionals, thereby enhancing the standards of care and accountability within the field.

Additionally, the bill removes an exception that previously allowed employees of licensed physicians or optometrists to work without an optician's license, provided they were under direct supervision. This amendment means that all individuals performing opticianry tasks must now be licensed, regardless of their employment situation. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1544 Filed: 484.011, 484.018