SB186Introduced in the Senate
State Board of Examiners in Optometry - Examination Requirements and Time Period for Inactive Status
Introduced by Malcolm Augustine, District 47
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Clarifying that applicants for licensure as an optometrist and certain applicants for reinstatement are required to pass all sections of each part of a licensure examination; repealing the requirement that the State Board of Examiners in Optometry give examinations to licensure applicants; prohibiting the Board from placing a licensee on inactive status for more than 6 consecutive years; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 27
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 2, 2026
133
Yes
0
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Reassigned to Finance
Hearing 2/03 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
Referred Health
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Health
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (133-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 27
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