HB33 Summary

• Revises and adds definitions for hearing instrument licensing, including new definitions for "Board Certified - Hearing Instrument Specialist (BC-HIS)," "Direct Supervision," and "Indirect Supervision."

• Removes specific dollar amounts for examination, application, renewal, and other fees, authorizing the Board of Hearing Instrument Dealers to establish all fees through administrative rule within a range of $25 to $1,000.

• Clarifies reciprocity requirements for applicants licensed in other states, requiring proof of equivalent qualifications, current good standing, and a reciprocity agreement between states.

• Requires apprentices to work under direct supervision of a licensed dispenser and mandates completion of the International Institute for Hearing Instrument Studies (IIHIS) distance learning program.

• Increases minimum board meeting frequency from once to twice per year and updates technical language throughout the chapter relating to the regulation of hearing instrument dealers and fitters.