This year.

This year, a number of states have reviewed bills pertaining to state licensure of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and audiologists.

Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and West Virginia enacted fresh laws relating to licensure, while several other states have bills pending. Below are details:

Colorado HB 1300 was signed by the agency of Gov. Bill Owens (R) in succession May 26 and continues the regulation of audiologists and registered hearing aid providers. This bill passed despite a recommendation from the Colorado Secretary of State to discontinue regulation of audiologists because there had been

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