Optometrists - Prescriptions for Glasses and Contact Lenses - Pupillary Distance Measurement
Sponsor: Joshua J. Stonko (District 42C)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations; Withdrawn (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the prescribing optometrist to include, in each prescription for glasses or contact lenses provided to a patient, the pupillary distance measurement at no additional cost to the patient.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Stonko, Delegate Stonkolegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Harris, Mrs. | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lerner, Marcie | Maryland Board of Examiners in Optometry | Oral |
| UNF | Wong, Vicky | Maryland Optometric Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | quinn, brianlobbyist | Venable LLP | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFquinn, brianVenable LLPRegistered for: AES Warrior Run; Annie E. Casey Foundation, Inc., The; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Baltimore Public Markets Corporation; Chesapeake Utilities Corporation; David S. Brown Enterprises, Ltd.…