BILL · 2003–04 SESSION

HB 1628: Hearing loss benefits

Securing hearing loss benefits.

Summary

Modifies the payment schedule applicable to occupational related noise-induced hearing loss claims.
Requires hearing aids to be appropriate to the injured worker's condition.
Requires the injured worker to pay for the cost difference between a hearing aid considered appropriate and one that is more expensive.

From the House Bill Analysis (HB 1628), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to securing benefits for hearing loss;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1628 (2025–26) Fire service policy board · Enacted · Chapter 193, Laws of 2025
HB 1628 (2023–24) Real estate excise tax · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1628 (2021–22) Voter pamphlet statements · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1628 (2019–20) Military develop. conflicts · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1628 (2017–18) Foster care/ed. success · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1628 (2015–16) Health benefit exchange · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1628 (2013–14) Nurses & physicians/cont. ed · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1628 (2011–12) Firearm background checks · Did not pass · died in committee