SB 212: 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 HB 1006.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 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 941 (effective 7/1/2026)
2. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
4. February 26, 2026Signed by President
5. February 26, 2026Signed by Speaker
6. February 26, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB212)
7. February 26, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB212ER)
8. February 26, 2026Enrolled
9. February 24, 2026Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
10. February 24, 2026Read third time
11. February 23, 2026Read second time
12. February 19, 2026Reported from Health and Human Services (21-Y 0-N)

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