in committeesenateSession: 2025R180% healthcare relevance

SB 943

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

Official Summary

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.

Committee

SHC

Sponsors

Sen Hayden

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

Invalid Date

90.2%

41

Total

37

Support

3

Oppose

1

Neutral

Legislative Timeline

bill actionJun 27, 2025

Senate: In committee upon adjournment.

testimonyFeb 20, 2025

Senate: Public Hearing held.

testimonyFeb 13, 2025

Senate: Public Hearing Cancelled.

bill actionJan 28, 2025

Senate: Referred to Health Care.

bill actionJan 28, 2025

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

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5 events tracked · Jan 28 Jun 27, 2025

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