General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1417 proposes the establishment of a Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board, set to take effect on July 1, 2025. This board will be tasked with creating employment, training, and minimum compensation standards for nursing home workers, ensuring the safety and well-being of both residents and staff. The board will include various members appointed by the Governor, such as state commissioners and representatives from nursing home employers and workers. It will have the authority to conduct public hearings, investigate working conditions, and adopt standards based on geographic and occupational data. Key provisions require nursing home employers to compensate workers for training hours, reimburse travel expenses for off-site training, and provide written notices regarding minimum employment standards.

Additionally, the bill enhances protections for nursing home workers by making it unlawful for employers to retaliate against them for participating in training or reporting violations. It specifically prohibits employers from disclosing a worker's involvement in such activities or reporting their immigration status in retaliation. The board will also establish a training curriculum that includes compensation standards and anti-retaliation protections. The Labor Commissioner and the Commissioner of Public Health will be mandated to adopt regulations concerning minimum compensation and training standards. Overall, the bill aims to ensure fair treatment, adequate training, and compensation for nursing home workers, with the proposed legal language clarifying the necessary changes to implement these standards effectively.