Enacts the optometry freedom act
This bill, the "optometry freedom act," prohibits insurance carriers and vision plans from restricting optometrists' choices for sourcing eye care products and services. It directly affects optometrists and vision care plans by banning contractual clauses that force optometrists to use specific labs or suppliers for covered materials (like glasses, contacts, and frames) or covered services. The key provision removes restrictions on optometrists' ability to select their own suppliers for reimbursement-eligible items, such as lenses, frames, and contact lenses, without violating plan contracts. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
lower
May 28, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alex Bores
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
Co
David Weprin
DDemocratic
Co
Deborah Glick
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Gallagher
DDemocratic
Co
JG
Jessica González-Rojas
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
John Lemondes
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Marianne Buttenschon
DDemocratic
Co
Nader Sayegh
DDemocratic
Co
Robert Smullen
RRepublican
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