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KY SB271
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Meredith
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AI Summary
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FDA-approved ocular devices classified as drugs, including contact lenses that contain and deliver pharmaceutical agents, must be fitted by a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist when prescribed by a physician, osteopath, or authorized optometrist
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Licensed optometrists and ophthalmologists may dispense ocular devices containing or delivering pharmaceutical agents
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Clarifies that ophthalmologists must be licensed "as a physician" under KRS Chapter 311, adding specificity to existing law
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Does not expand prescriptive authority for optometrists beyond current law
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Preserves pharmacists' existing authority to dispense prescriptions for ocular devices containing pharmaceutical agents
Legislative Description
AN ACT relating to the practice of ophthalmology.
Technical Corrections
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (S)
2/26/2026