Ginal’s Bipartisan Bill to Improve Care in Assisted Living Residences Clears Committee

Legislation would allow direct-care workers in assisted living residences to transfer training certifications when changing jobs

DENVER, CO – The Senate Health and Human Services Committee today unanimously voted to advance Senator Joann Ginal’s, D-Fort Collins, bipartisan bill to improve care in assisted living residences.

Cosponsored by Senator Jim Smallwood, R-Parker, SB24-167 would allow direct-care workers to transfer training certifications when changing jobs, making it easier for workers to move jobs within the state.

“Coloradans living in assisted living residences deserve the highest quality of care,” said Ginal. “This important bill helps support the direct-care workforce by allowing folks to transfer prior training requirements and required health measures like tuberculosis testing and respiratory mask fittings from job to job. Through the portability options included in Senate Bill 167, we will improve care for Coloradans living in assisted living residences and provide their loved ones with the peace of mind that our most vulnerable citizens are receiving the best possible care and consideration, and are able to live out their final years with the comfort and dignity that they have earned.”

SB24-167 would also allow direct-care workers to transfer their prior tuberculosis test results and respiratory mask fittings when changing jobs.

SB24-167 will now move to the Senate Appropriations Committee for further consideration. You can follow its progress HERE.