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MN SF3318

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/14/2018

Primary Sponsor

Mary Kiffmeyer

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Origin

Senate

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 145.7131 to modify health professionals authorized to prescribe eyeglasses in emergency situations or cases of lost glasses
  • Permits optometrists, physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants to authorize new prescription eyeglasses using old lens prescriptions or the last available prescription
  • Applies when glasses are lost or in emergency situations where an updated eye exam is not feasible
  • Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy committee on March 14, 2018

Legislative Description

Health professionals permitted to authorize prescription eyeglasses with last prescription available modification

Last Action

Rule 45; subst. General Orders HF2746

5/9/2018

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Finance and Policy3/14/2018

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