AN ACT REQUIRING HOME HEALTH AIDE AGENCIES TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO HOME HEALTH AIDES.

SB 287 requires home health aide agencies to provide free personal protective equipment (PPE) to their home health aide employees. The bill directly affects home health aide employees (both staff and contracted workers) who provide in-home care services. Agencies must supply necessary PPE like gloves, N95 masks, gowns, and hand sanitizers to ensure safe client interactions. The law takes effect on October 1, 2026, mandating this provision without additional costs to workers.