(Jan. 29, 2026) – Today, the Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee held a hearing on House Bill 2223, which amends certain provisions of the optometry law relating to scope of practice, definitions and credentialing requirements. The committee heard testimony from the following:
Proponents:
- William Wilk, Kansas Chamber
- Todd Fleischer, Kansas Optometric Association
Opponents:
- Rachelle Colombo, Kansas Medical Society
- Scott Hendrix, Kansas Board of Healing Arts
- Brad Smoot, Kansas Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
The chair announced the bill will be worked at the next meeting.