2023 Senate Bill 365

Health: occupations; examination and evaluation for purchase of contact lenses; allow to be in person or by telemedicine.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending sections 5553, 5555, 5557, and 5561 (MCL 333.5553, 333.5555, 333.5557, and 333.5561), as added by 2014 PA 269, and by adding sections 5560 and 5562.

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House Fiscal Agency Analysis

The bill would amend Part 55A (Eye Care Consumer Protection) of the Public Health Code to allow an eye examination and evaluation to be conducted through telemedicine under specified circumstances.

Introduced in the Senate

May 30, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Kevin Hertel (D-12) and eight co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. John Damoose (R-37), Roger Hauck (R-34), Jeff Irwin (D-15), Joseph Bellino (R-16), Erika Geiss (D-1), Darrin Camilleri (D-4), Michele Hoitenga (R-36) and Sarah Anthony (D-21)

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy