HB 378 (2013): requiring optometrists to warn parents about the progression of myopia when prescribing distance lenses for children.

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HB 378 (2013)

requiring optometrists to warn parents about the progression of myopia when prescribing distance lenses for children.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2013-2014
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2013 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2013. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2013 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 13, 2013 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 12, 2013, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205
  • February 21, 2013, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, LOB 205

Votes

  • March 13, 2013, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2013: Introduced 1/3/2013 and Referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 12, 2013: Public Hearing: 2/12/2013 10:00 AM LOB 205
  • February 21, 2013: Executive Session: 2/21/2013 1:30 PM LOB 205
  • February 21, 2013: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 13 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 13, 2013: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court