New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 178: 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
S 178 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Updates scope of practice of optometrists. Primary sponsor: Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr., Shirley Turner (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shirley Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Renee Burgess | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Nilsa Cruz-Perez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Joe Cryan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Jim Holzapfel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Amato, Carmen F., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Troy Singleton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Parker Space | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Doug Steinhardt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Britnee Timberlake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Benjie Wimberly | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee