Ophthalmic prescriptions; definitions, who may provide prescriptions, requirements. (HB1497)
Introduced By
Del. Peter Farrell (R-Henrico) with support from co-patrons Del. David Bulova (D-Fairfax), and Del. Randy Minchew (R-Leesburg)
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
Requirements for ophthalmic prescriptions; eye examinations; penalty. Defines "eye examination" and "ophthalmic prescription" and sets out requirements for each. The bill prohibits the dispensing of eyeglasses or contact lenses unless the patient provides a valid ophthalmic prescription and prohibits ophthalmologists and optometrists from requiring patients to purchase ophthalmic goods, pay additional fees, or sign a waiver or release in exchange for a copy of an ophthalmic prescription. The bill provides that a violation of its requirements is a Class 2 misdemeanor. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Passed
History
Date | Action |
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12/15/2016 | Committee |
12/15/2016 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100532D |
12/15/2016 | Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions |
01/11/2017 | Impact statement from VDH (HB1497) |
01/12/2017 | Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #1 |
01/24/2017 | Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (11-Y 0-N) |
01/26/2017 | Reported from Health, Welfare and Institutions with substitute (22-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
01/26/2017 | Committee substitute printed 17104155D-H1 |
01/26/2017 | Impact statement from VDH (HB1497H1) |
01/27/2017 | Read first time |
01/30/2017 | Read second time |
01/30/2017 | Committee substitute agreed to 17104155D-H1 |
01/30/2017 | Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB1497H1 |
01/31/2017 | Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N) |
01/31/2017 | VOTE: BLOCK VOTE PASSAGE (97-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/01/2017 | Constitutional reading dispensed |
02/01/2017 | Referred to Committee on Education and Health |
02/09/2017 | Reported from Education and Health (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/10/2017 | Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/13/2017 | Read third time |
02/13/2017 | Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/15/2017 | Enrolled |
02/15/2017 | Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1497ER) |
02/15/2017 | Impact statement from VDH (HB1497ER) |
02/15/2017 | Signed by Speaker |
02/17/2017 | Signed by President |
02/17/2017 | Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on 2/17/17 |
02/17/2017 | G Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, February 24, 2017 |
02/23/2017 | G Approved by Governor-Chapter 169 (effective 7/1/17) |
02/23/2017 | G Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0169) |