The bill amends the qualifications and composition of the Louisiana Board for Hearing Aid Dealers. It specifies that the board will consist of nine members, including seven hearing aid dealers, a state health officer or representative, and a consumer representative who must be at least fifty years old and represent hearing aid consumers. The bill also updates terminology, replacing references to "elderly" with "hearing aid" consumers, and mandates that the consumer representative be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate.

Additionally, the bill revises licensing requirements for organizations involved in selling and fitting hearing aids. It clarifies that any organization must register with the board before engaging in these activities and outlines the board's authority to revoke or suspend an organization's registration if it or its employees commit violations as specified in existing law. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the governance and regulatory framework surrounding hearing aid dealers in Louisiana.

Statutes affected:
SB24 Original: 37:2455(B)(1), 37:2455(B)(5)
SB24 Engrossed: 37:2455(B)(1), 37:2455(B)(5)
SB24 Enrolled: 37:2455(B)(1), 37:2455(B)(5)
SB24 Act : 37:2455(B)(1), 37:2455(B)(5)