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Introduced
01/21/2020
01/21/2020
In Committee
08/20/2020
08/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
To provide increased access to hearing aids
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide increased access to hearing aids. It amends the existing state law by removing restrictions that prevented physicians from selling hearing aids or having a financial interest in a business that sells hearing aids. The bill also allows audiologists and hearing instrument specialists to dispense or sell hearing aids when employed by or affiliated with an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat doctor). Additionally, violations of the relevant sections of the law will now be considered a violation of the state's consumer protection law, known as Chapter 93A.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Dan Carey (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
José Tosado (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (J)
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 08/20/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4298 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4298.pdf |
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