Bill > AB283

This bill establishes the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Employer-Employee Relations Act, which creates a comprehensive framework for collective bargaining and labor relations for individual providers of in-home supportive services. The bill transitions the employment relationship for IHSS providers from county-level to state-level management, effective January 1, 2026, while preserving key rights for both providers and service recipients. Specifically, the bill establishes that the state will be the employer of record for individual providers, but IHSS recipients will retain their right to hire, fire, and supervise these providers. The legislation creates a mechanism for collective bargaining, including mediation and arbitration procedures, and establishes an IHSS Statewide Bargaining Advisory Committee composed of 17 members, with at least half being current or past IHSS service users. The bill also provides for the continuation of existing provider status and protections, ensures that providers cannot be required to requalify, and mandates that existing bargaining units will be merged into the largest possible multicounty units. Additionally, the bill requires all recognized employee organizations to negotiate jointly to reach a single memorandum of understanding, with the potential for regional or county-level addenda. The legislation aims to stabilize labor relations, improve communication between providers and the state, and ensure continuity of care for IHSS recipients.

Budget and Finance, Justice, Labor and Employment

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