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GeorgiaSB 1402025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Optometrists; doctors of optometry to dispense and sell pharmaceutical agents to patients under certain conditions; provide

Sponsored By: Matt Brass (Republican), Greg Dolezal (Republican), Ed Harbison (Democrat), Billy Hickman (Republican), Nan Orrock (Democrat), Shawn Still (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Optometrists can now dispense eye medicines

Georgia optometrists can dispense and sell medicines for legitimate treatment of conditions affecting the eyes and nearby structures. These medicines cannot be controlled substances. The optometrist must be on-site, actively involved in dispensing, and explain proper use to the patient. Patient records must list the medicine’s name, strength, quantity, and proper use. Practices must keep easily retrievable purchase records for medicines bought to administer, dispense, or sell, and follow state pharmacy law and State Board of Pharmacy rules. The law does not expand prescribing or administration authority, allow optometrists to practice medicine or surgery, or permit medical titles such as “M.D.”

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Matt Brass

    Republican • Senate

  • Greg Dolezal

    Republican • Senate

  • Ed Harbison

    Democrat • Senate

  • Billy Hickman

    Republican • Senate

  • Nan Orrock

    Democrat • Senate

  • Shawn Still

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Matthew Gambill

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 272 • No: 1

House vote • 3/31/2025

PASSAGE

Yes: 166 • No: 0 • Other: 7

Senate vote • 3/31/2025

AGREE TO HOUSE SUBSTITUTE

Yes: 52 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/6/2025

PASSAGE

Yes: 54 • No: 1 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Senate Date Signed by Governor

    5/13/2025Senate

  2. Act 194

    5/13/2025

  3. Effective Date

    5/13/2025

  4. Senate Sent to Governor

    4/7/2025Senate

  5. House Third Readers

    3/31/2025House

  6. House Passed/Adopted By Substitute

    3/31/2025House

  7. Senate Agreed House Amend or Sub

    3/31/2025Senate

  8. House Committee Favorably Reported

    3/20/2025House

  9. House Withdrawn, Recommitted

    3/20/2025House

  10. House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    3/20/2025House

  11. House Second Readers

    3/11/2025House

  12. House First Readers

    3/10/2025House

  13. Senate Tabled

    3/6/2025Senate

  14. Senate Taken from Table

    3/6/2025Senate

  15. Senate Third Read

    3/6/2025Senate

  16. Senate Passed/Adopted

    3/6/2025Senate

  17. Senate Read Second Time

    2/21/2025Senate

  18. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

    2/20/2025Senate

  19. Senate Read and Referred

    2/11/2025Senate

  20. Senate Hopper

    2/10/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • SB 140/AP* (v7)

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