The bill amends Florida Statutes sections 468.1265 and 484.054 to allow the sale and distribution of prescription hearing aids through the mail, provided that specific conditions are met prior to the sale. The new legal language specifies that prescription hearing aids may be sold and distributed via mail if all required testing procedures, as outlined in sections 468.1225 or 484.0501, are conducted by a licensed audiologist or a licensed hearing aid specialist. This change aims to facilitate access to hearing aids for consumers while ensuring that necessary testing is performed by qualified professionals.

Additionally, the bill maintains the penalties for violations of these provisions, classifying any unlawful sale or distribution of prescription hearing aids through the mail as a misdemeanor of the second degree. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 126 Filed: 468.1265, 484.054