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MD SB197

MD SB197
Residential Service Agencies - Reimbursement - Personal Assistance Services (Homecare Worker Rights Act of 2024)


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Introduced
01/10/2024
In Committee
03/25/2024
Crossed Over
02/22/2024
Passed
03/29/2024
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 those services are provided by an individual classified as an employee, rather than an independent contractor. The bill aims to ensure that personal assistance services are provided by employees, rather than independent contractors, in order to protect the rights and benefits of homecare workers. The bill also changes the effective date of the legislation 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 882 (on 05/16/2024)

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