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 board certification.

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 associated processing of applications. These costs are estimated to range from $10,000 to $100,000, while also having the potential to generate additional revenue through licensing fees. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.