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Free Enterprise
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Personal Responsibility
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Digest
HB 836 establishes a minimum base wage of $15 per hour, or the federal minimum wage if higher, for personal attendants providing services under Medicaid or other Health and Human Services Commission programs. It includes nonmedical tasks such as daily living activities, mobility support, and household assistance. Contractors must comply with wage requirements, and the commission will monitor and report on implementation annually, starting in 2026. The Act takes effect on September 1, 2025.
Author (1)
Contact the Author
Rep. Suleman Lalani
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0596
Capitol Office:
EXT E1.212
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