SB 219 - Currently, the practice of optometry does not include the provision of surgical procedures, including the use of lasers, and does not include the use of injectable agents. Under this act, the practice of optometry shall include the use of injectable agents for the purpose of treatment of the eye and adnexa and shall include surgical procedures, except as otherwise specified and limited by the Board of Optometry.

This act is similar to SB 956 (2024) and HB 1963 (2024).

KATIE O'BRIEN

Statutes affected:
Introduced (1393S.01): 336.010

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 219
Sponsor: Black
Hearing Date: 4/1/2025


COMMITTEE: Emerging Issues and Professional Registration

CHAIRMAN: Brown (16)

DATE REFERRED: 2/3/2025 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 3/3/2025



STAFF:
Ashley Bax
Katie O'Brien
Will Wheeler


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Julie Hart
Kelly Deering
Mark Sievering
Angel Simmons
Emerald Jones


WITNESSES AGAINST:
Garrett Webb - MO Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics
Zachary Dockter - UMKC Residency
Kathryn Anjard - UMKC
Jacob Scott - Missouri State Orthopedic Association
Jacob Scott - Missouri Gastroenterology Society
Scott Penman - MO Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons
David Jackson - MO Society of Anesthesiologists
Rachel Bauer - Missouri State Medical Association
Rachel Bauer - Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons