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HB 4886

Occupations: hearing aid; references to hearing aid dealers in use tax act; revise. Amends sec. 2b of 1937 PA 94 (MCL 205.92b). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4883'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ken Borton and 4 co-sponsors

Summary of Michigan HB 4886: Hearing Aid Dealer Regulations Bill OverviewHouse Bill 4886 is a Michigan state bill that aims to revise references to "hearing aid dealers" in the sta

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Bill Summary · HB 4886

Summary of Michigan HB 4886: Hearing Aid Dealer Regulations

Bill Overview

House Bill 4886 is a Michigan state bill that aims to revise references to "hearing aid dealers" in the state's Use Tax Act. This bill is tied to HB 4883, which proposes broader changes to the regulation of hearing aid dealers in Michigan.

Key Provisions

The main provisions of HB 4886 include:

  1. Updating Terminology: The bill would replace references to "hearing aid dealers" in the Use Tax Act with the term "licensed hearing aid specialists." This aligns the language with the changes proposed in the companion bill, HB 4883.

  2. Conforming Changes: HB 4886 makes conforming changes throughout the Use Tax Act to reflect the new terminology and licensing requirements for hearing aid specialists.

Impact and Affected Parties

  • Hearing Aid Specialists: This bill would directly impact individuals and businesses that sell or fit hearing aids in Michigan, as they would be required to be licensed as "hearing aid specialists" under the changes proposed in HB 4883.

  • Consumers: The revised regulations could affect consumers who purchase hearing aids, as they may need to work with licensed specialists to do so.

  • State Government: The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) would be responsible for implementing and enforcing the new licensing requirements for hearing aid specialists.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Tie-Bar with HB 4883: This bill is tied to HB 4883, which means that HB 4886 cannot take effect unless HB 4883 is also enacted.
  • Effective Date: If passed, the changes in HB 4886 would take effect 90 days after the bill is enacted into law.

Overall, HB 4886 is a supporting piece of legislation that aligns Michigan's tax laws with the proposed new regulatory framework for hearing aid sales and services in the state.

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

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