Bill > S06065

This bill amends the New York General Business Law to modify regulations around the sale of hearing aids by physicians. Specifically, the bill removes previous language that prohibited not-for-profit otolaryngologists and other licensed physicians from dispensing hearing aids for profit, and instead allows such physicians to sell hearing aids and related services at fair market value. The bill maintains existing requirements that physicians who dispense hearing aids must perform repairs or service on the hearing aids they sell, and must continue to comply with other existing regulations in the article governing hearing aid sales. The change appears to provide more flexibility for medical professionals in how they provide and price hearing aid services, while still maintaining consumer protections by requiring fair market pricing. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6065