HB525 Transferring administration of the program for the deaf and hard of hearing and the board of licensure of interpreters for the deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing to the office of professional licensure and certification.

The bill does not specify changes to licensing fees, service costs, or program funding levels that would affect taxpayers or residents' out-of-pocket expenses.

The bill transfers administrative oversight but does not eliminate, reduce, or expand the underlying services provided to deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing residents.

The bill does not restrict or expand individual rights; it is an internal government reorganization of which agency oversees interpreter licensing and program administration.