Provides that the practice of optometry shall include the use of injectable agents and surgical procedures for certain purposes

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Black, Rusty; House handler: N/A
Last action: 2026-01-08
Official status: Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
Effective date: 2026-08-28

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Bill History

2026-01-08 S126
Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
2026-01-07 S39
S First Read
2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate
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SB 884 - Currently, the practice of optometry does not include the provision of surgical procedures, including the use of lasers, and does not include the use of injectable agents. Under this act, the practice of optometry shall include the use of injectable agents for the purpose of treatment of the eye and adnexa and shall include surgical procedures, except as otherwise specified and limited by the Board of Optometry.

This act is identical to SB 219 (2025) and HB 929 (2025) and is similar to SB 956 (2024) and HB 1963 (2024).
KATIE O'BRIEN