This bill amends Florida Statutes related to opticianry by removing the ability of licensed opticians to delegate certain tasks to unlicensed supportive personnel. Specifically, it modifies section 484.011 to state that only licensed opticians may engage in the practice of opticianry, eliminating the provision that allowed them to delegate duties to nonlicensed individuals. Additionally, the bill amends section 484.018 by removing an exception that exempted employees of licensed physicians or optometrists from needing an optician's license, provided they were working under direct supervision.

The changes aim to strengthen the licensure requirements for opticians and ensure that all tasks related to opticianry are performed by licensed professionals. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1544 Filed: 484.011, 484.018