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ID H0022

ID H0022
Amends existing law regarding the Speech and Hearing Services Practice Act to provide that a licensee may show proof of licensure electronically and to remove the requirement that a sign language interpreter attain a minimum age to qualify for licensure.


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Introduced
01/16/2019
In Committee
02/15/2019
Crossed Over
02/04/2019
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/07/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING -- Amends existing law regarding the Speech and Hearing Services Practice Act to provide that a licensee may show proof of licensure electronically and to remove the requirement that a sign language interpreter attain a minimum age to qualify for licensure.

AI Summary

This bill amends the existing Speech and Hearing Services Practice Act to allow licensees to show proof of licensure electronically, such as through a mobile device, and removes the requirement that a sign language interpreter must be at least 18 years old to qualify for licensure. The bill provides context around the use of certain professional titles and clarifies the unlawful practice of audiology, speech-language pathology, hearing aid dealing and fitting, and sign language interpreting without proper licensure.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Health and Welfare Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 7, 2019 Session Law Chapter 44 Effective: 07/01/2019 (on 03/07/2019)

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