Provides that the practice of optometry shall include the use of injectable agents and surgical procedures for certain purposes
HB 929 expands Missouri optometrists' scope of practice to include the use of injectable medications and certain surgical procedures for eye care. It explicitly removes the current exclusion of "injectable agents" from optometric practice while listing 17 specific procedures (like LASIK, corneal transplants, and retinal injections) that remain prohibited. The bill clarifies that optometrists may perform pre- and post-operative care for excluded procedures but cannot conduct the surgeries themselves. This change directly affects Missouri optometrists by allowing them to provide additional treatments like injectable therapies for eye conditions within defined limits.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Apr 2, 2025
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Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Voted Do Pass (H)
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
Referred: Professional Registration and Licensing(H)
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Melanie Stinnett
RRepublican
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