TN SB0936 | 2015-2016 | 109th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on February 12 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-03-27 - Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health & Welfare Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 12 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-03-27 - Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health & Welfare Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced, authorizes the practice of optometry in space leased from manufacturers or retailers of ophthalmic materials, or general retailers, only where the optometrist's practice meets specific criteria for maintaining separation from the lessors; prohibits manufacturers and wholesalers from controlling or attempting to control the professional judgment or practice of an optometrist. - Amends TCA Section 63-8-113 and Section 63-8-125.
Title
As introduced, authorizes the practice of optometry in space leased from manufacturers or retailers of ophthalmic materials, or general retailers, only where the optometrist's practice meets specific criteria for maintaining separation from the lessors; prohibits manufacturers and wholesalers from controlling or attempting to control the professional judgment or practice of an optometrist. - Amends TCA Section 63-8-113 and Section 63-8-125.
Sponsors
Sen. Mike Bell [R] | Sen. Ferrell Haile [R] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-03-27 | Senate | Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Health & Welfare Committee |
2015-02-19 | Senate | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Health and Welfare Committee |
2015-02-18 | Senate | Sponsor(s) Added. |
2015-02-12 | Senate | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
2015-02-12 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB0932 (Crossfiled) 2015-02-24 - Assigned to s/c Health Subcommittee
Subjects
Tennessee State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0936&ga=109 |
Text | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/109/Bill/SB0936.pdf |