H4135

Vision Care Plans

Introduced·3/5/25
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South Carolina H4135 amends the state code to define terms and regulate vision care plans, ensuring transparency and consumer rights.

South Carolina H4135 introduces new regulations for vision care plans, defining terms such as "vision care provider" and "vision care insurance plan." The bill mandates that vision care insurance plans allow providers to opt out of exclusive agreements without penalties, provide consumers with the option to purchase lenses and frames separately, and ensure that plans do not restrict providers from sharing healthcare information.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 22, 2025

12:00 AM

House L.C.I. Business and Commerce Subcommittee

History

Mar 5, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Mar 5, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry