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SB 1057

Licensing: certified nurse assistants and home health aides.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Becker

SB 1057 establishes state licensing requirements for certified nurse assistants and home health aides to standardize credentials and improve patient care safety across California.

In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
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Bill Summary · SB 1057

Legislative bill overview

SB 1057 establishes new licensing requirements for certified nurse assistants (CNAs) and home health aides in California. The bill creates standardized certification processes and regulatory oversight for these healthcare support positions that currently operate with varying credential requirements across the state.

Why is this important

CNAs and home health aides provide direct patient care in hospitals, clinics, and homes, affecting hundreds of thousands of Californians—particularly elderly and disabled populations relying on in-home care. Standardized licensing could improve patient safety and care quality while addressing workforce credential inconsistencies, though it may also increase barriers to entry in an already tight labor market for these essential workers.

Potential points of contention

  • Labor market impact: Stricter licensing requirements could reduce the supply of available caregivers and increase labor costs for healthcare facilities and patients requiring home care
  • Training and compliance costs: New certification processes impose expenses on workers and employers; may disproportionately burden smaller home care agencies and independent providers
  • Scope of practice boundaries: Defining what CNAs/aides can and cannot do requires careful consideration to avoid overlap with nursing roles or overly restricting their duties

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

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