New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
A 1696: Updates scope of practice of optometrists.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verlina Reynolds-Jackson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Tennille McCoy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Linda Carter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Abdelaziz, Al | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angelozzi, Anthony | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bob Auth | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Singh, Balvir | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Clinton Calabrese | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Rob Clifton | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Dawn Fantasia | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Roy Freiman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Mike Inganamort | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Moen, William F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Paul Kanitra | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Robert Karabinchak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Brennan, Katie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sean Kean | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Stewart, Kenyatta | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Yvonne Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Antwan McClellan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Greg McGuckin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Cody Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Carmen Morales | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Carol Murphy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Greg Myhre | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Annette Quijano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Heather Simmons | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Bill Spearman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Shanique Speight | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Anthony Verrelli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee