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CA SB1368
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Aisha Wahab
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AI Summary
- Requires hearing aid dispensers operating at multiple locations to obtain a branch office license for each additional place of business, replacing the previous "duplicate license" requirement
- Mandates hearing aid dispensers notify the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board in writing of all practice addresses within 30 days of engaging in fitting or selling hearing aids
- Allows hearing aid dispensers to work temporarily at another business or facility without a branch office license, provided they notify the board in advance of dates and addresses
- Defines "temporary basis" as a limited and short period of time not intended to occur repeatedly
- Updates terminology throughout relevant Business and Professions Code sections to clarify that requirements apply to hearing aid dispensers specifically and to addresses rather than "place of business"
Legislative Description
Hearing aid dispensers.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Business, Professions and Economic Development3/4/2026
Rules2/20/2026
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