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SB 1368

Speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and hearing aid dispensers.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Aisha Wahab

SB 1368 regulates California hearing aid dispensers' licensing and practice standards to protect consumer access and safety in the hearing healthcare market.

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Bill Summary · SB 1368

Legislative bill overview

SB 1368 addresses the regulation and licensing of hearing aid dispensers in California. The bill is currently in early legislative stages, having just been introduced and referred to the Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development. Specific provisions are not yet publicly available as the bill remains in preliminary procedural phases.

Why is this important

Hearing aid dispensers directly impact access to affordable hearing healthcare for California's aging and hearing-impaired populations. Regulatory changes to this profession can affect licensing requirements, consumer protections, pricing, and the overall availability of hearing aid services across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice: Disagreement over what services dispensers can provide independently versus requiring audiologist supervision
  • Licensing and qualification standards: Debate about educational requirements, training hours, and examination standards for dispensers
  • Consumer protection vs. market entry: Balancing stricter regulations that protect consumers against requirements that might reduce competition and accessibility to services

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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