An Act to reduce inequities in access to hearing aids

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Overview Bill text 1 History 5 Sponsors

By Mr. Gomez, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 246) of Adam Gomez, Michael J. Barrett and Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation to provide increased access to hearing aids. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Feb 27, 2025
Last action: Dec 18, 2025 — Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Session: 194th
Momentum: 44 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Reported from Committee — base rate 13%, measured from MA's completed sessions
Momentum -1 44/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 303 days quiet

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