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SB943 • 2025

Changes the definitions of "audiologist" and "practice of audiology."

Changes the definitions of "audiologist" and "practice of audiology."

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Hayden
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-02-20 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-02-13 Senate

    Public Hearing Cancelled.

  4. 2025-01-28 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

  5. 2025-01-28 Senate

    Referred to Health Care.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act makes some changes to the laws on the practice of audiology. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9).
Changes the definitions of "audiologist" and "practice of audiology." Specifies actions within the audiologist scope of practice. Requires the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to establish by rule a timeline for investigations and provide certain information to a person under investigation by the board.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to audiology; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In Senate Committee