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The New Mexico legislature ended their session Feb. 19, leaving House Bill 213 in Senate Judiciary Committee without advancing, thereby killing the bill. 

Stay updated with the latest information on threats to safe eye surgery in New Hampshire.

Ophthalmologists in New Jersey defend patient safety.

Just weeks into the new year, 11 states are considering dangerous optometric surgery bills.

Optometry supporters in South Carolina were able to get HB 4103 moved to a new committee in an effort for a more friendly audience.

K. David Epley, MD, chair of the Surgical Scope Fund Committee, talks about how you can make a difference with your state lawmakers.

Certain states are resuming legislative business in the second year of a two-year legislative session. These scope bills have rolled over into the new year.

Stay updated with the latest information on threats to safe eye surgery in New Hampshire.

The court invalidated an optometry board rule granting optometrists authority to perform eyelid surgery, citing failure to follow required scope of practice review process.

Safe eye surgery could be challenged in as many as 34 states next year. That is two-thirds of the nation. See our map of states that are at risk in 2026 for dangerous scope of practice initiatives.