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SB 523

EnactedCrossfile HB 600
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State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech–Language Pathologists – Duties, Appointment of Members, and Requirements for Licensees

Sponsor: Clarence K. Lam (District 12)Committee: Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 712 (as of Dec 1, 2021)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Altering the definition of 'board' for purposes of requiring the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists to post a list of recommended courses in cultural and linguistic competency, health disparities, and health literacy; requiring the Board to maintain an electronic list of licensees; altering the nominations process to the Board by requiring the Board to submit a list of potential nominees to the Secretary of Health and the Governor; etc.

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Testimony (6)

MGA witness list
FAV 4FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVMertes, JenniferBoard of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers & Speech-Language PathologistsOral
FAVSpoor , Dr. AliciaMaryland Academy of AudiologyWritten (PDF)
FAVLam, ClarenceIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVSenator Lam, Senator LamlegislatorIndividualOral
FWARobinson, CandaceMDHOral
FWABennardi, Maryland Department of Health /Office of GovernmenMaryland Dept. of HealthWritten (PDF)

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