SB2258 Summary

• Exempts audiologists licensed under chapter 468E from the requirement to also obtain a hearing aid dealer and fitter license under chapter 451A.

• Clarifies that hearing aid dealer and fitter licensing requirements do not apply to licensed audiologists.

• Removes the dual licensing burden on audiologists, recognizing that audiologist licensing requirements (master's degree, ASHA certification eligibility, written examination) exceed those for hearing aid dealers and fitters.

• Adds audiologists to the list of exempted professions in chapter 451A that are not subject to hearing aid dealer and fitter licensing requirements.