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NJ A4091
Bill
Status
3/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
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AI Summary
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Licensed audiologists who complete approved coursework and clinical training from an accredited institution may select, prescribe, order, dispense, and fit hearing aids
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Adds "prescribing" and "ordering" hearing aids to the definition of "dispensing and fitting hearing aids" for both audiologists and hearing aid dispensers
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Accreditation for audiologist training programs must come from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology or another organization approved by the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Committee
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The act takes effect 60 days after enactment (approved March 6, 2025)
Legislative Description
Expands services that can be provided by audiologists and hearing aid dispensers.
Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor
Last Action
Approved P.L.2025, c.25.
3/6/2025