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Committee hears bill to require in‑state offices for optometric telemedicine (House Bill 12 67)
Summary
A legislative committee heard testimony on House Bill 12 67, which would update the optometry practice act and require that optometrists offering telemedicine maintain a physical location in North Dakota; supporters say the change protects patients and clarifies outdated law.
The Workforce Development Committee heard testimony on House Bill 12 67 on optometrist licensure, including new definitions and a provision that would require an optometrist offering telemedicine to maintain a physical practice location in North Dakota.
Supporters told the committee that the bill modernizes the state’s optometry practice act, clarifies board roles and fees, and is intended to protect patients by ensuring a local office is available for follow‑up and complaints.
The bill was introduced to the committee by Terry Hefferts, who said the measure grew from “a couple of years work” with optometrists, the licensing board and other stakeholders. Dr. Tayah Patzmann, executive director of the State Board of Optometry, testified for the board and urged a “vote do pass” on the bill. She told members the…
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