Kansas · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2223: Modifying certain provisions of the optometry law relating to scope of practice, definitions and credentialing requirements.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2223 is a bill introduced in the Kansas House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Modifying certain provisions of the optometry law relating to scope of practice, definitions and credentialing requirements. Primary sponsor: Committee on Health and Human Services. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Approved by Governor on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committee on Health and Human Services | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor on Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Enrolled and presented to Governor on Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Engrossed on Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Concurred with amendments; Yea 98, Nay 23, Absent 4
- Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea 34, Nay 6
- Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
- Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. Beverly Gossage
- Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Sen. Beverly Gossage was adopted
- Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Sen. William Clifford
- Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Sen. William Clifford was rejected
- Committee of the Whole - Be passed as further amended
- Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare
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