IntroducedFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Shavers
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First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
Jan 22, 2026
Summary
The bill adds language that Washington audiologists keep the right to decide whether a patient is treated via telehealth or in person. It directs the state licensing board to apply hearing‑aid standards the same way for all care modalities and to avoid rules that restrict professional judgment. The goal is to support cost‑effective, patient‑centered services.
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