H4103

Optometrists

Introduced·2/26/25

South Carolina H4103 amends optometry regulations, including licensing, practice scope, and supervision requirements.

South Carolina H4103 amends the South Carolina Code to revise regulations for optometrists. It creates the South Carolina Board of Examiners in Optometry, consisting of seven members, including five licensed optometrists and two members from the general public. The bill defines terms such as "optometrist," "ophthalmic surgery," and "vision therapy." It outlines the practice scope of optometry, including the correction and relief of ocular abnormalities, prescribing medications, and performing certain surgeries.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 2

9:00 AM

House L.C.I. Full Committee

Apr 1

9:00 AM

House L.C.I. Regulatory Review Subcommittee

History

Apr 15

House

Recommitted to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

Apr 14

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Gilliard

Apr 13

Scrivener's error corrected