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17.5% of Oklahoma's population has some form of hearing loss.
Current consumer protection action
Oklahoma HB 3912: Sales Tax Exemption for the Sale of Hearing Aids
Summary: For the purposes of this measure, “hearing aid devices” means an electronic device designed to amplify sound for individuals with hearing loss. As used in this measure, “hearing aid devices” includes, but is not limited to, behind-the-ear, in-the-ear, and completely-in-the-canal options.
This measure takes effect immediately.
Status: 2nd Chamber
Outlook: On March 19 this measure was referred to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and Senate Finance Committee.
This measure is eligible for consideration in the committees of referral.
The February 28 amendment strikes the title but makes no changes to the text.
Past consumer protection action
January 14, 2022. NAAG Responds to FDA’s Comment Request on New Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid Rules
“In response to a request for comments from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding new rules regulating over-the-counter hearing aids, NAAG submitted comments encouraging the FDA to take the below steps to ensure that states maintain a role as regulators in this emerging market.”
Latest 2023 legislative news
HB 3701. Sponsor: Rep. Todd Russ (R)
This measure exempts the sale of hearing aids purchased from a state-licensed audiologist or hearing aid dealer from the sales tax levy.
This measure will take effect on November 1, 2022.