This bill establishes standards and procedures for licensing speech-language pathologists and audiologists in Rhode Island. It incorporates the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Code of Ethics and defines various terms related to the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology. The bill also establishes qualifications and responsibilities for audiology support personnel and speech-language pathology assistant support personnel. It defines telepractice as the use of telecommunication technology to deliver speech-language pathology and audiology services remotely. The bill adds language that requires individuals providing telepractice services to be licensed in the state, regardless of their legal residence. It also adds qualifications for licensure for audiologists and speech-language pathologists, including the requirement of an earned doctorate degree in audiology for audiologists and a master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology for speech-language pathologists. The bill includes provisions for the issuance and renewal of licenses, as well as provisions for provisional licenses and license renewal for speech-language pathologists. It also proposes amendments to the current law regarding the licensure and practice of speech-language pathology and audiology, including provisions for license renewal, reinstatement of lapsed licenses, and inactive status for individuals not practicing within Rhode Island. The bill outlines the process for denial, suspension, and revocation of licenses, as well as the requirements for support personnel such as speech-language pathology assistants and audiometric aides. It specifies the qualifications and responsibilities of supervising professionals in the field. The bill also includes provisions for the supervision of support personnel, such as speech-language pathology assistants and audiometric aides or audiology assistants. It requires licensees to ensure that support personnel are qualified and trained for their assigned duties, and that individuals receiving services are informed that they are being provided by support personnel. The bill establishes requirements for the supervision and observation of support personnel, including direct on-site observations and indirect supervision. It outlines continuing education requirements for licensed speech-language pathologists and audiologists, including a minimum number of clock hours of continuing education and specific topics that must be covered. The bill also addresses the dispensing and selling of hearing aids by audiologists and establishes rules for practices and procedures in hearings and reviews.