HB2223Introduced in the House
Modifying certain provisions of the optometry law relating to scope of practice, definitions and credentialing requirements.
Introduced by Health and Human Services
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Modifying certain provisions of the optometry law relating to scope of practice, definitions and credentialing requirements.
Where it stands
House Approved by Governor on Thursday, March 12, 2026
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurred with amendments - Yea: 98 Nay: 23 · February 26, 2026
98
Yes
23
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
125 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dale Helwig | 1 | Yes |
| Kenneth Collins | 2 | Yes |
| Charles Smith | 3 | Yes |
| Rick James | 4 | Yes |
| Courtney Sappington | 5 | Yes |
| Samantha Poetter Parshall | 6 | Yes |
| Dan Goddard | 7 | Yes |
| Chris Croft | 8 | Yes |
| Fred Gardner | 9 | No |
| Suzanne Wikle | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
House Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
House Withdrawn from Committee on Health and Human Services; Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
House Withdrawn from Committee on Federal and State Affairs; Rereferred to Committee on Health and Human Services
House Hearing: Thursday, March 6, 2025, 1:30 PM Room 112-N - CANCELED
House Hearing: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 1:30 PM Room 112-N
House Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Health and Human Services
House Committee of the Whole - Be passed
House Emergency Final Action - Passed; Yea: 97 Nay: 24
Senate Received and Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare
Senate Hearing: Monday, March 24, 2025, 8:30 AM Room 142-S
Senate Hearing: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 142-S
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Public Health and Welfare
Senate Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Gossage
Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Gossage was adopted
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Clifford
Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Clifford was rejected
Senate Committee of the Whole - Be passed as further amended
Senate Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 34 Nay: 6
House Concurred with amendments; Yea: 98 Nay: 23
House Engrossed on Thursday, February 26, 2026
House Enrolled and presented to Governor on Tuesday, March 3, 2026
House Approved by Governor on Thursday, March 12, 2026
Verify the information
- Official page on the Kansas Legislature website
- House Committee on Health and Human Services Report (amendment)
- Senate Committee on Public Health and Welfare Report (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Gossage) (amendment)
- Senate Floor Amendment (Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Clifford) (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Analysis (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Amended (text)
- Amended (text)
- Amended (text)
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