RELATING TO CERTIFIED CAREGIVERS.

SB 1059 lowers the minimum age requirement for certified caregivers working in adult foster homes from 21 to 18 years old. This change directly affects individuals seeking to work as caregivers in these settings, allowing younger adults to qualify for certification. The bill modifies the existing age requirement without altering other caregiver qualifications or program funding. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced and passed first reading in January 2025.