State Legislation/Regulation

LD 1544, “An Act to Enact the Home Care Consumer and Worker Protection Act”

Summary: This bill creates the Home Care Consumer and Worker Protection Act. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that both the consumer and the home care services worker are given the ability to make informed, knowledgeable decisions regarding their status as employees, independent contractors and employers.

Sponsor: Rep. Wesley Richardson.

Cosponsors: Representative Cebra.

Committee: Labor

Action: A hearing was held April 18 and a work session was held on April 26. The committee voted ought to pass as amended. On June 18th, the House passed the legislation but the Senate did not, and the bill died.