Committee advances bill allowing two-year eyeglass prescriptions when clinically appropriate

Jan 21, 2026

The Arizona Senate Efficiency Committee gave SB1023 a due-pass recommendation after sponsors and the optometry association said the measure clarifies standards of care and permits eyeglass prescriptions to be extended to two years unless clinical risk warrants a shorter period.

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The Arizona Senate Efficiency Committee advanced Senate Bill 1023 on a unanimous voice roll call after proponents said the measure would reduce confusion and codify common clinical practice for eyeglass prescriptions.

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