New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 1696: Updates scope of practice of optometrists.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

Plain-language summary

A 1696 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Updates scope of practice of optometrists. Primary sponsor: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic), Tennille McCoy (Democratic), Linda Carter (Democratic). It lists 27 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (Democratic); Tennille McCoy (Democratic); Linda Carter (Democratic). 27 co-sponsors.