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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 by amending existing Massachusetts laws. The key provisions are: (1) Allowing otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat doctors) and nonprofit/charitable organizations to sell hearing aids dispensed by licensed audiologists or hearing instrument specialists, without restriction. (2) Requiring audiologists or otolaryngologists who sell a hearing aid to a patient they have previously provided services to, to disclose the fees and terms of the sale upfront. (3) Prohibiting the offering of money or other incentives to physicians, otolaryngologists, or audiologists to influence the recommendation of a hearing aid purchase. (4) Clarifying that audiologists and hearing instrument specialists can dispense or sell hearing aids when employed by or affiliated with an otolaryngologist.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
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/H416 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H416.pdf |
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