HB 1006: Schedule VI controlled substances; TPA-certified optometrists permitted to sell and dispense.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

TPA-certified optometrists; sale and dispensation of Schedule VI controlled substances; requirements. Permits TPA-certified optometrists to sell and dispense Schedule VI controlled substances to their own patients provided that they obtain a license to do so from the Board of Pharmacy and comply with requirements related to dispensation, storage, packaging, labeling, recordkeeping, and reporting of the controlled substances sold and dispensed. The bill permits the Board of Optometry and the Board of Pharmacy to adopt regulations to implement the provisions of the bill and establish a limited-use license for TPA-certified optometrists pursuant to the bill. The bill exempts such initial regulations from the APA requirements. This bill is identical to SB 212.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 929 (effective 7/1/2026)
2. March 31, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3. March 31, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
4. March 31, 2026Signed by Speaker
5. March 31, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1006)
6. March 30, 2026Signed by President
7. March 30, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1006ER)
8. March 30, 2026Enrolled
9. March 11, 2026Passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
10. March 11, 2026Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
11. March 11, 2026Passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
12. March 10, 2026Passed by for the day

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