Passed One ChamberFiled Apr 23, 2026
Sponsor: Gloristine Brown (D)
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Passed 1st Reading
Apr 28, 2026
Summary
The bill creates statewide hourly wage floors for home care aides, direct support professionals, certified nursing assistants, psychiatric aides and licensed practical nurses. It is intended to improve hiring and keep workers in these jobs by raising pay to $18‑$24 per hour. The Department of Health and Human Services must adjust contracts and submit an implementation plan to make sure funded programs can meet the new wages.
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