StateMinnesota

SF 3637: Optometrists prescribing of certain window glaze materials authorization clarification provision

Jeff HoweIntroduced

SF 3637 status: Introduced — Effective date 07/01/2026 (updated Jul 1, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 10/100

Bill summary

Official

Optometrists prescribing of certain window glaze materials authorization clarification provision. Currently in Senate.

Key analysis

Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • none identified

Risks

  • none identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • minor reduction in administrative uncertainty for practitioners

Risks

  • none identified

Society

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • clarifies access to medical exemptions for light sensitivity

Risks

  • none identified
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Abstract is extremely brief and lacks full legislative text

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Effective date 07/01/2026

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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