Home care aides.
- Requires home care aides to complete annual training on dementia care starting January 1, 2027.
- Mandates five hours of entry-level training before aides can work with clients.
- Requires five hours of annual training on topics including client safety and abuse prevention.
- Allows all required training to be completed through online programs.
Senator Limón's home care aide legislation adds dementia care training requirements to California's Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act, mandating that home care organizations incorporate this specialized instruction into their annual staff development programs beginning January 1, 2027.
The bill maintains existing training requirements while introducing the new dementia care component. Currently, home care aides must complete five hours of entry-level training before client contact, consisting of two hours of orientation and three hours of safety instruction. They also undergo five hours of annual training covering client rights, daily care, abuse prevention, hygiene assistance, and transportation safety. Under the new provisions, organizations must ensure aides receive additional instruction on serving clients with dementia as part of their yearly training.
The legislation establishes a phased implementation approach, preserving current standards until January 1, 2027, when the enhanced requirements take effect. Home care organizations that fail to provide the mandated dementia care training would face misdemeanor penalties under the act's enforcement provisions. The bill specifies that local agencies will not receive state reimbursement for any costs associated with enforcing these new requirements, as they stem from changes to criminal statutes.
 Monique LimonD Senator | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Alex LeeD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 0 | 1 | 40 | PASS |
- Requires home care aides to complete annual training on dementia care starting January 1, 2027.
- Mandates five hours of entry-level training before aides can work with clients.
- Requires five hours of annual training on topics including client safety and abuse prevention.
- Allows all required training to be completed through online programs.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Limón's home care aide legislation adds dementia care training requirements to California's Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act, mandating that home care organizations incorporate this specialized instruction into their annual staff development programs beginning January 1, 2027.
The bill maintains existing training requirements while introducing the new dementia care component. Currently, home care aides must complete five hours of entry-level training before client contact, consisting of two hours of orientation and three hours of safety instruction. They also undergo five hours of annual training covering client rights, daily care, abuse prevention, hygiene assistance, and transportation safety. Under the new provisions, organizations must ensure aides receive additional instruction on serving clients with dementia as part of their yearly training.
The legislation establishes a phased implementation approach, preserving current standards until January 1, 2027, when the enhanced requirements take effect. Home care organizations that fail to provide the mandated dementia care training would face misdemeanor penalties under the act's enforcement provisions. The bill specifies that local agencies will not receive state reimbursement for any costs associated with enforcing these new requirements, as they stem from changes to criminal statutes.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 0 | 1 | 40 | PASS |
Monique LimonD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Alex LeeD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |