2014 Senate Bill 853 / Public Act 269

Ban automated eyeglass "kiosks"

Introduced in the Senate

March 6, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Rick Jones (R-24)

To prohibit automated testing devices that provide automated eye exams and issue prescriptions for glasses or contact lenses. Instead, only licensed optometrists and physicians specializing in eye care could write eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions. This would preempt eyeglass "kiosks" in drugstores and other retail locations, which is a lower cost alternative to conventional optometry services that are expanding in some other states.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

March 25, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 27, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

March 27, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 3, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 10, 2014

Amendment offered by Rep. Gail Haines (R-43)

To establish that if enacted the bill will go into effect 90 days afterwards.

The amendment passed by voice vote

June 11, 2014

Passed in the House 108 to 2 (details)

To prohibit automated testing devices that provide automated eye exams and issue prescriptions for glasses or contact lenses. Instead, only licensed optometrists and physicians specializing in eye care could write eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions. This would preempt eyeglass "kiosks" in drugstores and other retail locations, which is a lower cost alternative to conventional optometry services that are expanding in some other states.

Received in the Senate

June 12, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 26, 2014