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AZ SB1023

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Kavanagh

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Requires optometrists to conduct eye examinations according to community standards of care, including examination of eye health and vision, with a recommended examination interval of one year

  • Authorizes optometrists to extend eyeglass prescription validity up to two years based on patient factors

  • Permits optometrists to reduce the validity period of eyeglass prescriptions based on patient risk categories or medical factors

  • Adds new section 32-1754 to Arizona Revised Statutes governing optometrist eye examinations and prescription validity periods

Legislative Description

Optometrists; eye exams; prescriptions

Prescriptions

Last Action

House minority caucus: Do pass

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/19/2026
Health and Human Services2/19/2026
Rules1/12/2026
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency1/12/2026

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