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MN HF2765
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ned Carroll
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AI Summary
- Amends Minnesota Statutes section 148.56 to modify the scope of practice for optometrists regarding surgical procedures
- Removes the word "invasive" from the prohibition on surgery, changing it from prohibiting only "invasive surgery" to prohibiting all "surgery including, but not limited to, surgery using lasers"
- Defines "surgery" according to the most recently adopted definition by the American Medical Association and standards established by the American College of Surgeons
- Maintains existing restrictions on optometrists, including prohibitions on injectable legend drugs (except for anaphylaxis treatment), Schedule II and III oral drugs, oral steroids, oral antivirals beyond 10 days, and oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors beyond 7 days
Legislative Description
Optometry scope of practice modified.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
3/24/2025
Committee Referrals
Health Finance & Policy3/24/2025
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