Optometrists; allowed to locate practice within commercial or mercantile establishments. (HB1330)
Introduced By
Del. John O'Bannon (R-Richmond) with support from co-patrons Del. Brian Moran (D-Alexandria), Del. Dave Nutter (R-Christiansburg), and Del. Mark Sickles (D-Alexandria)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Optometry; practice as a lessee of commercial establishment. Allows optometrists to locate their practice within commercial or mercantile establishments under defined, limited circumstances. The limitations include ownership by the optometrist of the practice and its records, as well as defined space and access requirements. The bill prohibits lessors from terminating or threatening to terminate a lease as a means of controlling or attempting to control a licensed optometrist, and requires optometrists to report a suspected violation of this prohibition. The bill also contains a technical amendment. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2006 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 064743440 |
| 01/11/2006 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
| 01/31/2006 | Failed to report (defeated) in Health, Welfare and Institutions |