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MD HB39

MD HB39
Residential Service Agencies - Reimbursement - Personal Assistance Services (Homecare Worker Rights Act of 2024)


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Introduced
01/10/2024
In Committee
03/27/2024
Crossed Over
02/20/2024
Passed
04/05/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/16/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizing the Maryland Department of Health to reimburse a residential service agency for personal assistance services only if the personal assistance services are provided by an individual classified as an employee.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Maryland Department of Health to reimburse a residential service agency for personal assistance services only if the services are provided by an individual classified as an employee, rather than an independent contractor. The bill aims to ensure that homecare workers providing personal assistance services are properly classified as employees and entitled to the rights and protections associated with that status. The bill also delays the effective date of the law from October 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 881 (on 05/16/2024)

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