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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide increased access to hearing aids. It amends existing laws in Massachusetts to allow audiologists, otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat specialists), and certain nonprofit or charitable organizations to sell hearing aids to patients they have provided services to, as long as they disclose the fees and terms of the sale. The bill also clarifies that audiologists and hearing instrument specialists can dispense or sell hearing aids when employed by or affiliated with an otolaryngologist, and exempts certain individuals who only repair, manufacture, or sell assisted listening devices from the licensing requirements for hearing aid dispensing.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied S211 (on 11/04/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S192 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S192.pdf |
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