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MD HB406

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Pam Guzzone

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers authority to submit nominee lists for hearing aid dispenser board vacancies from the Hearing Society of Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Delaware to the Board itself

  • Requires the Board to notify all licensed hearing aid dispensers in Maryland of vacancies to solicit nominations for those positions

  • Simplifies quorum requirements by removing the mandate that at least one audiologist, hearing aid dispenser, speech-language pathologist, and music therapist be present; a simple majority of appointed members now constitutes a quorum

  • The 15-member Board continues to require 3 licensed hearing aid dispensers with at least 5 years' experience currently practicing in the state

  • Effective July 1, 2025; approved by Governor Wes Moore on May 20, 2025

Legislative Description

State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists - Appointment of Hearing Aid Dispenser Members

Governor

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 739

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/7/2025
Health and Government Operations1/16/2025

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