The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 287, mandates that home health aide agencies provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to their employees at no cost. This requirement is aimed at ensuring the safety of home health aides while they deliver services to clients. The bill defines key terms, including "home health aide agency," "home health aide employee," and "personal protective equipment," which encompasses items such as gloves, hand sanitizers, gowns, and masks certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026, and introduces new legal language to current statutes without deleting any existing provisions. The primary goal of the bill is to enhance the safety and health standards for home health aides, thereby improving the quality of care provided to clients in their homes.