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PA SB1103

PA SB1103
In general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, further providing for personal care home and assisted living residence administrators; and abrogating regulations.


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Introduced
03/12/2024
In Committee
03/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), entitled "An act to consolidate, editorially revise, and codify the public welfare laws of the Commonwealth," in general powers and duties of the Department of Public Welfare, further providing for personal care home and assisted living residence administrators; and abrogating regulations.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Human Services Code to allow the Department of Human Services to provide a skills competency examination in lieu of a high school diploma or GED equivalency for individuals seeking employment as direct care staff in personal care homes or assisted living residences. The bill also grants the Department the authority to promulgate temporary regulations to facilitate the prompt implementation of this new requirement, and abrogates certain existing regulations that are inconsistent with the changes made by the bill.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (on 03/12/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Manpower and Training
  • ‐ Long-term Care and Elderly Issues

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