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SB2739
THE SENATE
S.B. NO.
2739
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating
to licensure
.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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SECTION 1.
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Chapter 451A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is
amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as
follows:
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�451A-
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Temporary
license.
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(a)
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The
director may issue a temporary license to engage in the practice of dealing and
fitting of hearing aids to qualified individuals in a structured training
program.
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(b)
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The director shall establish educational and training standards with
which a person applying for temporary licensure under this section shall comply;
provided that these standards shall allow for a student enrolled in grades nine
through twelve to qualify for temporary licensure under this section.
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The director shall establish requirements for
eligible structured training programs.
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(c)
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The applicant shall be enrolled in a structured
training program
on the date of application.
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The
applicant shall file a complete application, as prescribed by the director, and
pay all required fees.
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A temporary
license shall be issued only once to each person.
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(d)
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A temporary license under this section shall
authorize the person to whom the license is issued to engage in the practice of
dealing and fitting of hearing aids to the extent as determined by the
director.
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The director shall establish supervision
requirements, limitations on scope and duration of practice, and other
conditions applicable to temporary licensure under this section.
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If
any person who is
issued a temporary license pursuant to this section
fails to apply for,
or to take, the examination
for licensure pursuant to section 451A-6
scheduled
by the director
immediately
following the
person's
graduation from high school
, fails to pass the examination, or
otherwise
fails to receive licensure under section 451A-2, all privileges under
this section shall automatically cease upon written notification sent to the
applicant by the director.
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(f)
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For the purposes of this section,
"structured training program" means a director-approved training
program with curriculum and skill development aligned with the education,
experience, and examination requirements for full licensure under section
451A-2.
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SECTION
2.
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New statutory material is
underscored.
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SECTION
3.
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This Act shall take effect upon its
approval.
INTRODUCED BY:
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Report Title:
DCCA;
Dealing and Fitting of Hearing Aids; High School Students; Temporary License;
Structured Training Program
Description:
Authorizes
the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to issue a temporary license to
engage in the practice of dealing and fitting of hearing aids to high school
students enrolled in a structured training program.
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