Local Licensing of Home Caregivers

HB 555 would allow Florida counties and municipalities to license home caregivers within their own jurisdictions, shifting authority from the state to local governments. This bill directly affects home caregivers seeking to work in specific communities and local governments that would establish their own licensing processes. The key provision creates a new section (163.212) in Florida law explicitly authorizing local licensing, while maintaining existing state oversight for other occupations. The bill would take effect on July 1, 2026, if passed. This is a procedural change to licensing authority, not a modification of caregiver qualifications or services.