This bill amends RSA 327 by adding a new section, 327:6-d, which authorizes licensed optometrists to perform specific ophthalmic laser procedures, including laser capsulotomy, laser trabeculoplasty, and laser peripheral iridotomy, provided they meet certification criteria established by the Board of Registration in Optometry. The board is tasked with adopting rules that outline the necessary education, training, and experience requirements for optometrists to perform these procedures proficiently. Additionally, the bill stipulates that no optometrist may perform these procedures without evidence of satisfactory completion of the required criteria and certification from the board.

The bill does not allocate funding or authorize new positions but may lead to indeterminable costs for the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) due to the potential creation of new license types and the processing of applications, estimated between $10,000 to $100,000. Conversely, it could also generate additional revenue through licensing fees. The fiscal impact is expected to materialize after FY 2025, as the OPLC anticipates an increase in expenditures related to the implementation of this bill.