Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires home healthcare workers receive state approved education or training covering diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

Highlights:

• Requires training “which focuses on working with patients of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities or expressions, as part of the state approved education or training programs required for certification of home health aides, personal care aides, and certified nurse aides” (Sec. 1).

• Requires that such training be available within twelve months of effective date of Act (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires home healthcare workers receive state approved education or training covering diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

Highlights:

• Requires training “which focuses on working with patients of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities or expressions, as part of the state approved education or training programs required for certification of home health aides, personal care aides, and certified nurse aides” (Sec. 1).

• Requires that such training be available within twelve months of effective date of Act (Sec. 3).

Full Bill Text