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MS HB1203
Bill
Status
3/3/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jason White
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AI Summary
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Transfers authority to the State Board of Optometry to define the practice of optometry, rather than using a statutory definition.
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Prohibits the board from including 13 categories of ophthalmic surgery procedures in the definition of optometry practice, including LASIK, corneal transplants, general anesthesia, vitreous/retinal procedures, lens extraction, and orbital surgery, though preoperative and postoperative care are permitted.
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Requires the board to determine appropriate hours of additional training for any new optometry procedures offered in Mississippi.
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Effective July 1, 2020.
Legislative Description
Optometry; State Board of Optometry shall define the practice of and not exclude certain procedures.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020