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NY A02478
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2023
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
- Amends New York Public Health Law to establish a five-year pilot program allowing hearing aid dispensing in Westchester County
- Permits audiologists and hearing aid dispensers licensed under education law to dispense hearing aids for profit if employed by an otolaryngologist who conducted a medical evaluation of hearing loss
- Requires otolaryngologists dispensing hearing aids to provide patients with a list of at least five other hearing aid dispensers located in Westchester County and written disclosure that the otolaryngologist's office will profit from the hearing aid sale
- Takes effect 60 days after enactment and automatically repeals five years after the effective date
Legislative Description
Establishes a pilot program for the dispensing of hearing aids in the county of Westchester.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Higher Education1/26/2023
Full Bill Text
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