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MD SB197
MD SB197Residential Service Agencies - Reimbursement - Personal Assistance Services (Homecare Worker Rights Act of 2024)
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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
03/25/2024
03/25/2024
Crossed Over
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
Passed
03/29/2024
03/29/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/16/2024
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0197?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/Chapters_noln/CH_882_sb0197e.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0197e.pdf |
| Floor Amendment 293728/1 (Delegate Bagnall) Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0007/sb0197_29372801.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/sb0197_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0197t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 703621/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0007/sb0197_70362101.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/sb0197_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0197f.pdf |
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