H2380

Relative to updating the licensure of optometrists

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2380 updates optometrist licensure by requiring certain exams and clarifying advertising rules.

Massachusetts H2380 updates the licensure of optometrists by mandating that those licensed before specific dates retake exams allowing the use of therapeutic pharmaceutical agents, including glaucoma and oral medications. It also requires optometrists to notify the board if they move their principal office and mandates annual educational attendance for license renewal. The bill clarifies advertising rules, prohibiting misleading statements and requiring fixed-price ads for contact lenses, eyeglasses, or frames to disclose that the price does not include eye exams.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

Jul 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

History

Jun 17

House

Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026

Mar 19

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026

Dec 8, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026