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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
05/01/2025
05/01/2025
Crossed Over
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Hearing Instrument Consumer Protection Act from January 1, 2026 to January 1, 2028. Amends the Hearing Instrument Consumer Protection Act. Provides that an applicant for a license to dispense, test, select, recommend, fit, or service prescription hearing aids may take the written licensing examination no more than 4 times in any consecutive 12-month period. Allows a trainee license to be renewed once for an additional 6 months (was non-renewable). Provides that the changes to the Regulatory Sunset Act are effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill extends the sunset date for the Hearing Instrument Consumer Protection Act from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2028, effectively prolonging the Act's legal validity for two more years. The bill also modifies licensing requirements for hearing instrument dispensers by limiting applicants to no more than 4 written examination attempts within any consecutive 12-month period. Additionally, the legislation changes the trainee licensing rules, now allowing trainees to renew their license once for an additional 6 months, whereas previously the trainee license was non-renewable. These changes aim to regulate the hearing aid industry by maintaining professional standards while providing slightly more flexibility for individuals seeking to become licensed hearing instrument dispensers. The bill's provisions take effect immediately upon becoming law, ensuring that aspiring hearing instrument professionals have clear guidelines for obtaining their licenses and gaining practical experience in the field.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (6)
Laura Fine (D)*,
Theresa Mah (D)*,
Sara Feigenholtz (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Camille Lilly (D),
Omar Williams (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0296 (on 08/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3345&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3345enr.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3345eng.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3345.htm |
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