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Introduced
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
In Committee
04/18/2024
04/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd 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 existing Massachusetts laws to allow otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat doctors), nonprofit or charitable organizations, clinics, hospitals, and health care facilities to sell hearing aids that are dispensed by licensed audiologists or hearing instrument specialists. The bill also requires audiologists and otolaryngologists who sell hearing aids to disclose the fees for their services and provide a written estimate of the total purchase price to prospective purchasers. Additionally, the bill clarifies that audiologists and hearing instrument specialists employed by or affiliated with an otolaryngologist can dispense or sell hearing aids.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (19)
Mike Barrett (D),
Carole Fiola (D),
Bill Galvin (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Ted Philips (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Marcus Vaughn (R),
Tom Walsh (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (Joint)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4275 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4275.pdf |
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