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SB 525
  • Introduced
    Feb 14, 2023
  • Passed Senate
    May 31, 2023
  • Passed Assembly
    Sep 14, 2023
  • Signed into Law
    Oct 13, 2023
SB 525
California Senate Bill
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Minimum wages: health care workers.
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legislature • Oct 13, 2023: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 890, Statutes of 2023.
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10/13/23 - Chaptered
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Comments on SB 525

Christina Ferreira wrote 4 months ago
I have been in healthcare for 38 years and love helping people. It is hard work and overwhelming at times. So anyone that takes care of someone else in there time of need should be treated with respect dignity, and a fair wage for most hospitals nursing homes and clinics people are overworked, underpaid, and shortstaffed.
Dianna Hillaker wrote 4 months ago
Home care services are a lifeline for countless Californians who rely on them to maintain their health, independence, and quality of life in the comfort of their homes. These services are reimbursed through various channels, including Medicare, Medi-Cal, health insurance providers, or private payments by seniors, persons with disabilities, and their families. My key concerns regarding SB 525 are as follows: Jeopardizing Access to Home Care: SB 525 proposes minimum wage increases that would be implemented alongside other already-approved wage hikes by the Legislature. This accumulation of wage increases could jeopardize access to essential home care services. Impact on Exempt-Salaried Employees: The bill also mandates that exempt-salaried employees be paid a monthly salary equivalent to one and a half times the monthly minimum wage, further burdening home care providers. Financial Strain on Employers: Home health and hospice agencies are grappling with increased costs related to the recent public health emergency. Staff recruitment challenges, heightened workers' compensation costs, overtime, and unemployment costs have stretched their resources thin. SB 525's minimum wage increase threatens the viability of these agencies, which rely on reimbursement rates from Medicare and Medi-Cal that are already inadequate. Lack of Reimbursement Rate Adjustment: The bill fails to provide a mechanism for increasing reimbursement rates for government-funded programs. This omission creates a significant financial risk for agencies responsible for delivering medically necessary services as prescribed by physicians. Unique Nature of Home Care: Unlike hospitals and traditional healthcare facilities, home care providers offer one-on-one care and lack the same opportunities to enhance efficiency. The proposed minimum wage increases in SB 525 will inflate the cost of delivering home care services, potentially limiting access for those who depend on privately paid companion care to stay safely at home. Forced Difficult Decisions: The inability to absorb the increased costs stemming from SB 525 could force families to make agonizing choices, such as institutional placement, for their loved ones. I understand the importance of fair wages and labor protections for all Californians. However, I believe that SB 525, as currently drafted, may inadvertently harm those it aims to help by destabilizing the vital home care sector.

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Apr 12, 2023, Senate
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
YES: 4
NO: 1
OTHER: 0
YES: 4

NO: 1

OTHER: 0
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May 01, 2023, Senate
Placed on suspense file
YES: 6
NO: 0
OTHER: 1
YES: 6

NO: 0

    NOT VOTING: 1

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    May 18, 2023, Senate
    Do pass
    YES: 4
    NO: 2
    OTHER: 1
    YES: 4

    NO: 2

    NOT VOTING: 1

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    May 31, 2023, Senate
    3rd Reading SB525 Durazo et al.
    YES: 21
    NO: 11
    OTHER: 8
    YES: 21

    NO: 11

    NOT VOTING: 8

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    Jul 12, 2023, Assembly
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    YES: 5
    NO: 2
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 5

    NO: 2

    OTHER: 0
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    Sep 01, 2023, Assembly
    Do pass.
    YES: 11
    NO: 4
    OTHER: 1
    YES: 11

    NO: 4

    NOT VOTING: 1

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    Sep 14, 2023, Senate
    Unfinished Business SB525 Durazo et al. Concurrence
    YES: 31
    NO: 9
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 31

    NO: 9

    OTHER: 0
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    Sep 15, 2023, Assembly
    SB 525 Durazo Senate Third Reading By Haney
    YES: 63
    NO: 13
    OTHER: 4
    YES: 63

    NO: 13

    NOT VOTING: 4

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    Actions
    • Oct 13, 2023 | legislature
      • Approved by the Governor.
      • Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 890, Statutes of 2023.
    • Sep 26, 2023 | legislature
      • Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2:30 p.m.
    • Sep 14, 2023 | Senate
      • In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
      • Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 31. Noes 9. Page 2831.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
    • Sep 14, 2023 | Assembly
      • Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 63. Noes 13. Page 3581.) Ordered to the Senate.
    • Sep 13, 2023 | Assembly
      • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
    • Sep 12, 2023 | Assembly
      • Assembly Rule 96 suspended. (Ayes 60. Noes 18. Page 3228.)
      • Withdrawn from committee.
      • Ordered to second reading.
    • Sep 11, 2023 | Assembly
      • Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
      • From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
    • Sep 05, 2023 | Assembly
      • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
    • Sep 01, 2023 | Assembly
      • From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (September 1).
    • Aug 16, 2023 | Assembly
      • August 16 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
    • Jul 13, 2023 | Assembly
      • From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (July 12). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
    • Jul 03, 2023 | Assembly
      • From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on L. & E.
    • Jun 15, 2023 | Assembly
      • Referred to Com. on L. & E.
    • Jun 01, 2023 | Assembly
      • In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
    • May 31, 2023 | Senate
      • Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 21. Noes 11. Page 1409.) Ordered to the Assembly.
    • May 26, 2023 | Senate
      • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
    • May 25, 2023 | Senate
      • Read third time and amended.
      • Ordered to second reading.
    • May 18, 2023 | Senate
      • From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 4. Noes 2. Page 1174.) (May 18).
      • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
    • May 12, 2023 | Senate
      • Set for hearing May 18.
    • May 01, 2023 | Senate
      • May 1 hearing: Placed on APPR suspense file.
    • Apr 21, 2023 | Senate
      • Set for hearing May 1.
    • Apr 17, 2023 | Senate
      • Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
    • Apr 13, 2023 | Senate
      • From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page 712.) (April 12).
    • Mar 28, 2023 | Senate
      • From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on L., P.E. & R.
    • Mar 21, 2023 | Senate
      • Set for hearing April 12.
    • Feb 22, 2023 | Senate
      • Referred to Com. on L., P.E. & R.
    • Feb 15, 2023 | Senate
      • From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 17.
    • Feb 14, 2023 | Senate
      • Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
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