New Jersey bills · 2026-2027 Regular Session

New Jersey S 178

Updates scope of practice of optometrists.

1. Introduced
2. In committee
3. Passed Senate
4. Passed House
5. To Governor
6. Became law

Sponsors

• Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr.
• Turner, Shirley K. (Democratic)

Cosponsors (10)

• Cryan, Joseph P. (Democratic)
• Singleton, Troy (Democratic)
• Burgess, Renee C. (Democratic)
• Cruz-Perez, Nilsa I. (Democratic)
• Timberlake, Britnee N. (Democratic)
• Holzapfel, James W. (Republican)
• Space, Parker (Republican)
• Amato, Carmen F., Jr.
• Steinhardt, Douglas J. (Republican)
• Wimberly, Benjie E. (Democratic)

Summary

Text versions

• Introduced

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

• Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
  Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee