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Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act

This bill ensures that professional home care workers receive minimum wage and overtime pay protections. It limits exemptions to these rules only to casual, non-professional babysitting services.
Key points
Guarantees minimum wage and overtime protections for home health and personal care aides.
Removes wage law exemptions for professional caregivers working in private households.
Strictly defines casual babysitting to exclude trained medical and professional care personnel.
Limits non-caregiving household tasks to a maximum of 20% of a casual babysitter's working hours.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act
Print number: S 4081
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Process start date: 2026-03-12
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 4081.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-03-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Guarantees minimum wage and overtime protections for home health and personal care aides.
  • Removes wage law exemptions for professional caregivers working in private households.
  • Strictly defines casual babysitting to exclude trained medical and professional care personnel.
  • Limits non-caregiving household tasks to a maximum of 20% of a casual babysitter's working hours.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-25.

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 4081

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