AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 63, Chapter 8, relative to optometry.

Passed on 4/14/26

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From the Legislature

As introduced, redefines the practice of optometry, which includes permitting an optometrist to perform a board-approved surgical procedure for the correction and relief of an ocular abnormality, except for certain listed procedures. - Amends TCA Title 63, Chapter 8.

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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2 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 18

11:00 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing