2025 Regular SessionMaryland Legislature

HB406: State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists - Appointment of Hearing Aid Dispenser Members

Legislative Summary

Altering the appointment process for licensed hearing aid dispenser members of the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists by requiring the Board to notify all licensed hearing aid dispensers in the State of the vacancy and to solicit nominations to fill the vacancy.

Demographic Impact

Overall analysis of equity impact

60% Positive
Medium ConfidenceView detailed demographic breakdown ↓

Unlock Full Demographic Insights

Go beyond the overall score.

Gain a deeper understanding of this bill's potential impact across diverse communities, including detailed breakdowns by category and subgroup. Access to this granular analysis helps ensure equitable outcomes.

Enable full analysis features for your organization.

Contact Sales to Learn More

Or email us directly at sales@legiequity.us.

Bill History

1/16/2025
First Reading Health and Government Operations
House of Delegates
1/21/2025
Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.
House of Delegates
3/3/2025
Favorable with Amendments Report by Health and Government Operations
House of Delegates
3/4/2025
Favorable with Amendments {973627/1 Adopted
House of Delegates
3/4/2025
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
House of Delegates
3/6/2025
Third Reading Passed (137-0)
House of Delegates
3/7/2025
Referred Finance
Senate
3/13/2025
Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate
4/3/2025
Favorable Report by Finance
Senate
4/3/2025
Favorable Adopted
Senate
4/3/2025
Second Reading Passed
Senate
4/3/2025
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
Senate
4/4/2025
Returned Passed
House of Delegates

Amendments

Favorable with Amendments 973627/1 Adopted

Favorable with Amendments 973627/1 Adopted

3/4/2025Adopted

Roll Call Votes

Third Reading Passed
3/6/2025
137
Yea
0
Nay
2
Not Voting
2
Absent
Result: PASSED