South Dakota HB1138 requires licensing for non-medical home care agencies and sets penalties for unlicensed operation.

South Dakota HB1138 mandates that non-medical home care agencies must be licensed by the Department of Health. The bill outlines the application process, fees, and training requirements for home care aides. It also establishes a regulatory fund for fees collected. The bill exempts certain entities, including those providing care to family members, from licensing requirements. Operating without a license is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The Department of Health can inspect agencies, deny licenses, and revoke them for violations.

South Dakota HB1138 requires licensing for non-medical home care agencies and sets penalties for unlicensed operation.

South Dakota HB1138 mandates that non-medical home care agencies must be licensed by the Department of Health. The bill outlines the application process, fees, and training requirements for home care aides. It also establishes a regulatory fund for fees collected. The bill exempts certain entities, including those providing care to family members, from licensing requirements. Operating without a license is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The Department of Health can inspect agencies, deny licenses, and revoke them for violations.