An Act to provide increased access to hearing aids
Summary
By Ms. O'Connor Ives, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 144) of Kathleen O'Connor Ives, Jay R. Kaufman, Diana DiZoglio, James M. Kelcourse and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Jul 2017
Senate Passage
Apr 2018
House Passage
Mar 2018
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2017
Last action May 24, 2018
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Apr 26, 2018
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 1, 2018
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Jul 24, 2017
Committee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
upper
Jan 23, 2017
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Jan 23, 2017
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
upper
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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