Home Home Advocacy Advocacy News Member exclusive - Locked Montana Governor Signs Dangerous Surgery Bill Apr 23, 2025 Scope of Practice Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte signed House Bill 218 into law on April 17, expanding optometry’s scope of practice to include laser and scalpel surgery. Member exclusive - Locked Log in to keep reading. Join AAO to get unlimited access to content. See member benefits or join today. Login Register