LB154

Change provisions relating to hearing instrument specialists

Failed·4/17/26
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Nebraska LB154 amends the Hearing Instrument Specialists Practice Act to update licensing requirements and practices.

Nebraska LB154 amends the Hearing Instrument Specialists Practice Act to update licensing requirements and practices for hearing instrument specialists. The bill changes the definition of a hearing instrument specialist and specifies the scope of their practice, including fitting and selling hearing instruments. It mandates that specialists must complete a face-to-face hearing assessment before fitting a hearing instrument. The bill also details the qualifications for obtaining a license, including education, experience, and passing an examination.

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Calendar

Feb 5, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 5, 2025

1:30 PM

Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Jun 6, 2025

Legislature

Provisions/portions of LB154 amended into LB332 by AM729