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House approves 30‑day hearing‑aid trial period after debate over 'cause' amendment
Summary
The Utah House on Jan. 28 passed HB78, establishing a 30‑day testing period for hearing aids to protect consumers; an amendment to narrow the return right from 'any reason' to 'for cause' failed after legal counsel warned the change would undercut the bill's purpose.
The Utah House of Representatives on Jan. 28 approved House Bill 78, which establishes a 30‑day testing period for hearing aids to allow consumers — particularly seniors — time to determine whether a device works for them.
Supporters, led by sponsor Representative Lorraine Pace, cited industry backing and consumer protection as the bill’s core purpose. "A 30 day testing period is a reasonable request," Pace said, adding that audiologists, the Hearing Instrument Board and other stakeholders support the measure and that…
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