S.354

Updates scope of practice of optometrists.

Introduced·1/9/24

New Jersey S354 updates the scope of practice for optometrists to align with their doctoral training and clinical experience.

New Jersey S354 updates the scope of practice for optometrists to align with their doctoral training and clinical experience. The bill allows optometrists to perform additional services, including the use and prescription of pharmaceutical agents, the administration of immunizations, and the removal of superficial foreign bodies from the eye. It also establishes credentialing requirements for optometrists to use pharmaceutical agents and perform minor procedures.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Commerce Committee: Reported with Amendments

3 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Dec 12, 2024

10:00 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

Dec 12, 2024

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Dec 12, 2024

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee