Alaska House advances bills aimed at regulating standards, conditions for caregivers

By: Haley Lehman

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: May 1, 2026

Words: 574

Last Updated: 2 months, 4 weeks ago

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The Alaska House of Representatives advanced two bills relating to certified nurse aide training and home health care workers this week in an effort to support Alaska’s growing senior population.

The bills aim to regulate Alaska’s health care by setting training standards for CNAs and regulating wages and conditions for caregivers.

HB 244, sponsored by Rep. Jubilee Underwood, R-Wasilla, would establish eleven standards of a CNA training program at no cost to the …

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