Provides for the licensing of vision impairment specialists
This bill establishes a new licensing system for two types of vision impairment specialists: orientation and mobility specialists (who teach safe movement techniques) and vision rehabilitation therapists (who provide training for independent living). It requires these professionals to obtain state licenses to use their titles and defines their specific scope of practice, including assessments, training, and use of adaptive devices. The bill also creates a State Board for Vision Impairment Specialists to oversee licensing, composed of licensed practitioners, medical professionals, and blind community representatives. This directly affects individuals seeking to work in these specialized fields and ensures they meet defined standards before practicing.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 16 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Donna Lupardo
DDemocratic
Co
Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Conrad
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Chris Burdick
DDemocratic/Independence/Working Families
Co
Harvey Epstein
DDemocratic
Co
Jaime Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Manny De Los Santos
DDemocratic
Co
Michael Benedetto
DDemocratic
Co
Michael Durso
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence/Libertarian
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