No. SB 580
Local Licensing of Home Caregivers
SPONSOR
Harrell
FILED BY
Gayle Harrell — District 31, Republican [search donations]
EFFECTIVE
7/1/2026
DIED IN
Health Policy
OFFICIAL RECORD
Filed under Development & Land Use.
PROVIDED SUMMARY
Local Licensing of Home Caregivers; Authorizing counties and municipalities to license home caregivers within their jurisdictions, etc.
Plain English Summary
AI-GENERATEDCounties and cities may license home caregivers.
The bill authorizes local governments to create licensing requirements for home caregivers.
This change applies only within the specific county or municipality that chooses to act.
The state does not mandate licensing, but it permits local jurisdictions to impose it.
The new authority takes effect on July 1, 2026, allowing local governments to begin the process.
KEY PROVISIONS
AIPermits counties and municipalities to license home caregivers within their jurisdictions.
“a county or municipality may, within its jurisdiction, license a home caregiver.” bill text, line 13 →
TIMELINE
3/13/2026
Died in Health Policy
1/13/2026
Introduced
12/9/2025
Referred to Health Policy; Community Affairs; Rules
11/19/2025
Filed
STATUTES IT CHANGES
s. 163.212
+23 / −0