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AZ SB1008
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Kavanagh
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AI Summary
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Establishes a two-year validity period for ophthalmic lens prescriptions (other than contact lenses) issued by physicians and optometrists in Arizona.
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Allows prescribers to specify shorter validity periods when medically necessary due to the patient's age or medical/ocular condition.
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Applies to physicians under Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32, Chapter 13 (physicians and surgeons).
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Applies to optometrists under Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32, Chapter 16 (optometry).
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Applies to other qualified prescribers under Arizona Revised Statutes Title 32, Chapter 17 (physician assistants or similar providers).
Legislative Description
Eyeglasses; prescriptions
Prescriptions
Last Action
Senate RAGE Committee action: Held, voting: (0-0-0-0)
1/22/2025