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FL S1544

Bill

Status

Failed

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ana Rodriguez

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the ability of licensed opticians in Florida to delegate opticianry duties, tasks, and functions to unlicensed supportive personnel
  • Establishes that no person other than a licensed optician may engage in the practice of opticianry, replacing the previous framework that allowed delegation under direct supervision
  • Eliminates the exception that allowed employees of licensed physicians or licensed optometrists to practice opticianry without an optician license, even when working exclusively under direct supervision
  • Amends sections 484.011 and 484.018 of Florida Statutes to strengthen licensure requirements in the opticianry profession
  • Effective date is July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Opticianry

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

6/16/2025

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