BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2856: Audio switch and bluetooth

Concerning notification to purchasers of hearing devices about audio switch and bluetooth technology.

Summary

Requires a person who engages in fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments to provide a receipt with the following information to each person who enters into an agreement to purchase a hearing instrument: Language that verifies that the purchaser has been informed of the benefits of audio switch technology and the availability and benefits of bluetooth technology.

From the Bill Digest (HB 2856), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to notification to purchasers of hearing devices about audio switch and bluetooth technology;

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

Jan 18, 2018First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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

HB 2856 (2019–20) Facial recog. moratorium · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2856 (2015–16) Office of Chehalis basin · Enacted · Chapter 194, Laws of 2016
HB 2856 (2009–10) Homeless housing programs · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 2856 (2007–08) Income to meet basic needs · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2856 (2005–06) Forest carbon credits study · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2856 (2003–04) Motorized scooters · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2856 (2001–02) Senior prprty tax districts · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2856 (1999–00) Gambling/youth education · Did not pass · died in committee