A 6615 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

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.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 6, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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May 28, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
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