What is this notice about?
The Alaska Board of Examiners in Optometry has finalized a regulation about which tasks optometrists (eye doctors) may delegate to others, to carry out House Bill 309. The Lieutenant Governor filed the regulation on October 27, 2026, and it takes effect on November 26, 2026. This is a notice that the rule has been filed, not a request for public comment.
Why was this notice issued?
State law requires regulations adopted by state boards to be filed with the Lieutenant Governor before they can take effect. This filing carries out House Bill (HB) 309.
What action is being taken?
Filing an adopted Board of Examiners in Optometry regulation on delegating optometrist tasks, at Alaska Administrative Code Title 12, section 48.330 (12 AAC 48.330). The regulation takes effect November 26, 2026, and will be published in Register 260, January 2027. Department of Law file number: 2024200563.
Who is involved: Board of Examiners in Optometry; Alaska optometrists and the staff to whom they may delegate tasks
How can the public respond?
This notice does not ask for public comment. It is for information only. Read the original notice for details.
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Oct 27, 2026: Regulation filed with the Lieutenant Governor
- Nov 26, 2026: Regulation takes effect
Original notice text
This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.