NY A02202 | 2009-2010 | General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on January 15 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-03-09 - print number 2202a
Pending: Assembly Higher Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 15 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-03-09 - print number 2202a
Pending: Assembly Higher Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]
Summary
The purpose of this bill is to place responsibility on optical establishments, as well as the license for adhering to existing laws, rules, and regulations.
Title
Requires optical stores which engage in the sale of prescription eye glasses or contact lenses to be registered with the education department; requires such stores to be under the direct supervision of a physician, ophthalmic dispenser or optometrist; directs department of education to promulgate rules and regulations necessary therefor; requires all optical stores to conspicuously display registration; makes related provisions.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-03-09 | print number 2202a | |
| 2010-03-09 | amend and recommit to higher education | |
| 2010-01-06 | referred to higher education | |
| 2009-01-15 | referred to higher education |
