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FL S0126
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Commerce and Tourism
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AI Summary
- Creates exceptions to Florida's existing ban on selling or distributing prescription hearing aids through the mail to consumers, which currently carries a second-degree misdemeanor penalty
- Allows prescription hearing aids to be mailed to patients 18 years of age or older before a scheduled telehealth appointment with a Florida-licensed audiologist or hearing aid specialist, provided the devices are not activated until prescribed or deemed appropriate by the professional
- Requires the audiologist or hearing aid specialist to conduct a fitting during the telehealth appointment or a subsequent appointment to ensure the physical and operational comfort of the prescription hearing aids
- Permits mail sale of prescription hearing aids to patients 18 or older who have already been fitted for those specific devices by a licensed audiologist or licensed hearing aid specialist
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Prescription Hearing Aids
Last Action
Died in Messages
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules3/5/2025
Commerce And Tourism2/19/2025
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