Local Licensing of Home Caregivers

SB 580 allows Florida counties and municipalities to license home caregivers within their own jurisdictions, rather than requiring state-level licensing. This directly affects home caregivers seeking employment and local governments that would establish their own licensing processes. The bill creates a new statute (§ 163.212, F.S.) enabling local authorities to implement these licensing systems, while maintaining state oversight as the default. The law would take effect on July 1, 2026.