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IN SB0210

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/6/2015

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Miller

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Department of Health and Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services shall conduct a joint study on funding sources for additional assistance to children with severe hearing impairments.

  • Study must examine access to appropriate hearing devices and aids, and coverage for treatment, education, and purchase of devices for children with severe hearing impairments.

  • State Department of Health must report findings to the General Assembly in electronic format before November 1, 2015.

  • The requirement expires December 31, 2015.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Assistance for hearing impaired children study. Requires the state department of health and the office of the secretary of family and social services to study and determine the appropriate state revenue source to provide additional assistance to children with hearing impairments. Requires the state department of health to report to the general assembly before November 1, 2015.

Last Action

First Reading: referred to Committee on Health & Provider Services

1/6/2015

Committee Referrals

Health and Provider Services1/6/2015

Full Bill Text

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