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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 Massachusetts law to allow audiologists and hearing instrument specialists to dispense or sell hearing aids when they are employed by or affiliated with an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat doctor). The bill also requires audiologists and otolaryngologists who sell hearing aids to disclose the fees for their services and the total purchase price of the hearing aid, and to inform the prospective purchaser of their right to obtain a hearing aid from a different source. Additionally, a violation of the relevant sections would constitute a violation of the state's consumer protection law.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (18)
Carole Fiola (D)*,
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Carlos González (D),
Rich Haggerty (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Dave Robertson (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Bud Williams (D),
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/H366 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H366.pdf |
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