HB316

Hearing aid specialists; reduce minimum age for person applying for license and set time period to pass exams.

Failed·2/12/26
In Text

Mississippi HB316 lowers the minimum age for a hearing aid specialist license from 21 to 18 and extends the exam completion period to 18 months.

Mississippi HB316 amends the state code to lower the minimum age for a hearing aid specialist license from 21 to 18 years. It also extends the time period for applicants to successfully complete the required examinations from the current period to 18 months. The bill sets a testing fee of up to $150 to cover the administration costs. The changes are set to take effect from July 1, 2026.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

0
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 12

House

Died On Calendar

Feb 11

House

Read the Third Time

Feb 3

House

Title Suff Do Pass