Bill > S05429

This bill authorizes hearing aid dispensers and home inspectors to complete their mandatory continuing education courses online, subject to approval by the relevant secretary. For hearing aid dispensers, the bill modifies existing law to allow online courses that meet the current requirements for continuing education, which typically involve 20 credit hours of professional development programs from approved sponsors. The bill also updates language describing the secretary's discretion in approving courses and removes gendered language. For home inspectors, the bill adds a new section to the real property law explicitly permitting online continuing education courses, provided they are approved by the secretary. These changes aim to provide more flexibility for professionals in completing their required ongoing education by allowing them to take courses remotely, which can be more convenient and accessible. The bill will take effect 30 days after becoming law, and regulatory bodies are authorized to prepare necessary rules and regulations in advance of the effective date.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5429