AK HB309

Amends AS 08.72.050 to authorize the board to adopt regulations allowing licensed optometrists to delegate routine services of optometry to unlicensed agents who meet board-established standards.

Prohibits optometrists from delegating duties related to pain management, opioid use, and addiction.

Requires the board to define "routine services of optometry" in its regulations.

Amends AS 08.72.110 and AS 08.72.280 to create exceptions allowing unlicensed agents to perform delegated routine optometry services without requiring an optometrist license.