The act implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies (department), as specified in the department's sunset review of the state board of optometry (board), with modifications, by:
Continuing the board and the regulation of optometry for 11 years, until September 1, 2033;
Adding certain treatments and procedures to the scope of the practice of optometry;
Removing the exemption for optometrists from the requirement to notify the board in the event that the optometrist is unable to treat patients with reasonable skill and safety;
Removing references to the "National Board of Examiners in Optometry" and clarifying that the board may designate any national standardized examination that tests the applicant's ability to practice optometry as a requirement for licensure; and
Requiring an optometrist licensed by the board to complete certain education, examination, and reporting requirements to perform laser procedures or treat ocular adnexa.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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Statutes affected:
Preamended PA1 (04/07/2022): 24-34-104, 12-275-103, 12-275-106, 12-275-108, 12-30-108, 12-275-110
Preamended PA2 (04/18/2022): 24-34-104, 12-275-103, 12-30-108, 12-275-110
Preamended PA3 (05/03/2022): 24-34-104, 12-275-103, 12-30-108, 12-275-110
Introduced (02/11/2022): 24-34-104, 12-275-103, 12-30-108, 12-275-110
Engrossed (04/22/2022): 24-34-104, 12-275-103, 12-30-108, 12-275-110
Reengrossed (04/25/2022): 24-34-104, 12-275-103, 12-30-108, 12-275-110
Revised (05/06/2022): 24-34-104, 12-275-103, 12-30-108, 12-275-110
Rerevised (05/09/2022): 24-34-104, 12-275-103, 12-30-108, 12-275-110
Final Act (05/20/2022): 24-34-104, 12-275-103, 12-30-108, 12-275-110
Signed Act (06/08/2022): 24-34-104, 12-275-103, 12-30-108, 12-275-110