Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 4883 — Occupations: hearing aid; regulation of hearing aid dealers; modify. Amends secs. 303a & 411 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.303a & 339.411) & repeals art. 13 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1301 - 339.1309) & sec. 31 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2231).

Last action — bill electronically reproduced 09/11/2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced September 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Occupations: hearing aid; regulation of hearing aid dealers; modify. Amends secs. 303a & 411 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.303a & 339.411) & repeals art. 13 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1301 - 339.1309) & sec. 31 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2231).

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends sections related to the commencement dates of board member terms and the renewal process for licenses and registrations, while repealing certain provisions and an entire article related to hearing aid dealers.

  • MCL § 339.303a

    shall commence → commences

    This change updates the language for clarity.

  • MCL § 339.411

    shall lapse → lapses

    This change updates the language for clarity.

  • MCL § 339.411

    the time period set forth in subsection (2) may be relicensed or reregistered → the time period set forth described in subsection (2) may be relicensed or reregistered

    This change enhances clarity and readability.

  • MCL § 339.411

    Any penalties or conditions imposed by disciplinary action in this state or any other jurisdiction have been satisfied. → The person satisfies any penalties or conditions imposed by disciplinary action in this state or any other jurisdiction.

    This change modifies the condition for relicensing to improve clarity.

  • MCL § 339.411

    subsequent to 3 or more years after the expiration date of the last license or registration → subsequent to 3 or more years after the expiration date of the last license or registration if the person shows that the person meets the requirements for licensure or registration as established by the department in rules or procedures

    This change clarifies the condition for relicensing after a significant lapse in time.

  • Article 13 of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.1301 to 339.1309, is repealed.

    This change repeals the entire article concerning hearing aid dealers, removing existing regulations.

  • Section 31 of the state license fee act, 1979 PA 152, MCL 338.2231, is repealed.

    This change removes an existing statute related to state licensing fees.

Action History

  1. bill electronically reproduced 09/11/2025

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4883 do?
Occupations: hearing aid; regulation of hearing aid dealers; modify. Amends secs. 303a & 411 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.303a & 339.411) & repeals art. 13 of 1980 PA 299 (MCL 339.1301 - 339.1309) & sec. 31 of 1979 PA 152 (MCL 338.2231).
Who sponsors HB 4883?
HB 4883 is sponsored by Curtis S VanderWall (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4883?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced September 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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