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ID H0022
Bill
Status
3/7/2019
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Allows proof of licensure for speech, hearing, and audiology professionals to be displayed in electronic format, including on a cellular phone or portable electronic device, in addition to paper format.
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Removes the requirement that sign language interpreter applicants must have attained at least 18 years of age to be eligible for licensure.
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Makes a technical correction to Section 54-2916A by renumbering subsections (b) through (e) to (cb) through (ed) to reflect the removal of the age requirement.
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Applies to professionals licensed under Idaho Code Chapter 54, including audiologists, speech-language pathologists, hearing aid dealers and fitters, and sign language interpreters.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law regarding the Speech and Hearing Services Practice Act to provide that a licensee may show proof of licensure electronically and to remove the requirement that a sign language interpreter attain a minimum age to qualify for licensure.
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 7, 2019 Session Law Chapter 44 Effective: 07/01/2019
3/7/2019