House Sponsors: SAVIANO. Senate Sponsors: BURZYNSKI Short description: OPTOMTRST-PHARM AGENTS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. Limits the conditions under which visual screening programs may be conducted by charitable organizations. Provides that a licensed optometrist shall retain certain records for a period designated by the Department (now, 3 years from the date service was rendered). Provides that the public member of the Optometric Licensing and Disciplinary Board shall be a voting member and that both the chairperson and vice-chairperson shall be licensed optometrists. Provides that a licensed optometrist will have to maintain certification to use therapeutic ocular pharmaceutical agents. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Further amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. Makes changes concerning the conduct of visual screening programs by charitable organizations. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status