Directs the development of a demonstration program to authorize individuals aged sixteen and seventeen to be consumer directed personal assistants

This bill creates a 3-year trial program allowing 16- and 17-year-olds (who meet labor law requirements) to work as personal assistants for people needing daily care support. It directly affects teens aged 16-17 seeking such roles and the individuals or families they assist, who would choose and oversee their work. Key provisions limit these assistants to 8 hours per day and 6 days per week, with supervision required by the person needing care or their representative. The program expires after three years unless renewed, and the bill was recently referred to the Health committee for review.