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SB 309

In-Home Supportive Services program: provider wages.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Jones

SB 309 proposes wage adjustments for California's In-Home Supportive Services program providers, affecting compensation for hundreds of thousands of care workers serving vulnerable populations.

Referred to Com. on RLS.
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Bill Summary · SB 309

Legislative bill overview

SB 309 addresses compensation for providers in California's In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program, which employs hundreds of thousands of workers to provide care for elderly, disabled, and ill individuals. The bill has recently been introduced and referred to the Rules Committee but has not yet specified its particular wage adjustment provisions in publicly available summaries.

Why is this important

IHSS is one of California's largest social service programs, serving over 800,000 beneficiaries with care workers who are predominantly low-wage workers, many of whom qualify for public assistance themselves. Wage policy for these providers directly affects both the quality of care available to vulnerable populations and the financial burden on the state budget, making it a recurring point of legislative focus.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Any wage increases must be funded through state budget appropriations during a period of significant California budget constraints
  • Implementation scope: Disagreement over whether increases apply uniformly across regions, worker classifications, or only certain provider categories
  • Labor vs. consumer care access: Higher wages may reduce provider recruitment challenges but could increase service costs, potentially limiting access for some beneficiaries

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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