Bill Sponsor
Virginia Senate Bill 212
Session 2026
Schedule VI controlled substances; TPA-certified optometrists permitted to sell and dispense.
Active
Active
Passed Senate on Feb 6, 2026
First Action
Jan 9, 2026
Latest Action
Feb 6, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
212
State
Virginia
Session
2026
Sponsorship by Party
Summary
A BILL to amend and reenact § 54.1-3304.1 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-3222.1, relating to TPA-certified optometrists; selling and dispensing Schedule VI controlled substances; requirements. TPA-certified optometrists; sale and dispensation of Schedule VI controlled substances; requirements. Permits TPA-certified optometrists to sell and dispense Schedule VI controlled substances provided that they obtain a license to do so from the Board of Pharmacy and comply with requirements related to dispensation, storage, packaging, labeling, recordkeeping, and reporting of the controlled substances sold and dispensed. The bill directs the Board of Optometry and the Board of Pharmacy to adopt emergency regulations to implement the provisions of the bill and establish a limited license for TPA-certified optometrists pursuant to the act.
Documents (1)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB212)
Actions (17)
02/06/2026
Senate
Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
02/05/2026
Senate
Engrossed by Senate committee substitute (Voice Vote)
02/05/2026
Senate
Education and Health Substitute agreed to
02/05/2026
Senate
Read second time
02/04/2026
Senate
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
02/04/2026
Senate
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
02/04/2026
Senate
Rules suspended
02/03/2026
Senate
Reported from Finance and Appropriations (12-Y 1-N 2-A)
01/30/2026
Senate
Committee substitute printed 26105993D-S1
01/29/2026
Senate
Reported from Education and Health with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
01/29/2026
Senate
Senate committee offered
01/28/2026
Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB212)
01/23/2026
Senate
Senate subcommittee offered
01/23/2026
Senate
Assigned Education sub: Health Professions
01/22/2026
Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB212)
01/09/2026
Senate
Referred to Committee on Education and Health
01/09/2026
Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101078D
Sources
Record Created
Jan 20, 2026 9:50:26 PM
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2026 9:37:45 PM