State Board of Examiners in Optometry - Examination Requirements and Time Period for Inactive Status
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Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “State Board of Examiners in Optometry - Examination Requirements and Time Period for Inactive Status” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Clarifying that applicants for licensure as an optometrist and certain applicants for reinstatement are required to pass all sections of each part of a licensure examination; repealing the requirement that the State Board of Examiners in Optometry give examinations to licensure applicants; prohibiting the Board from placing a licensee on inactive status for more than 6 consecutive years; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 13, 2026
Hearing · Feb 3, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Feb 8, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 6, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 8, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 12, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Mar 31, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 15, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 16, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 27 (as of Aug 30, 2026).