Cal. HSC § 1796.37 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 13 / Article 6 / Section 1796.37
Section 1796.37
Status: in_force

[Amended by Stats. 2026, Ch. 26, Sec. 4.   (AB 152)   Effective June 29, 2026.   Repealed as of January 1, 2029, by its own provisions.   See later operative version added by Sec. 5 of Stats. 2026, Ch. 26.]
(a) The department may issue a home care organization license to a home care organization applicant that satisfies the requirements set forth in this chapter, including all of the following:

(1) Files a complete home care organization application, including the fees required pursuant to Section 1796.49.

(2) Submits proof of general and professional liability insurance in the amount of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and three million dollars ($3,000,000) in the aggregate.

(3) Submits proof of a valid workers’ compensation policy covering its affiliated home care aides. The proof shall consist of the policy number, the effective and expiration dates of the policy, and the name and address of the policy carrier.

(4) Submits proof of an employee dishonesty bond, including third-party coverage, with a minimum limit of ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

(5) Provides the department, upon request, with a complete list of its affiliated home care aides, and proof that each satisfies the requirements of Sections 1796.43, 1796.44, and 1796.45.

(6) Passes a background examination, as required pursuant to Section 1796.33.

(7) Completes a department orientation.

(8) Does not have any outstanding fees or civil penalties due to the department.

(9) Discloses prior or present service as an administrator, general partner, corporate officer, or director of, or discloses that the applicant has held or holds a beneficial ownership of 10 percent or more in, any of the following:

(A) A community care facility, as defined in Section 1502.

(B) A residential care facility, as defined in Section 1568.01.

(C) A residential care facility for the elderly, as defined in Section 1569.2.

(D) A child day care facility, as defined in Section 1596.750.

(E) A day care center, as described in Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 1596.90).

(F) A family day care home, as described in Chapter 3.6 (commencing with Section 1597.30).

(G) An employer-sponsored childcare center, as described in Chapter 3.65 (commencing with Section 1597.70).

(H) A home care organization licensed pursuant to this chapter.

(10) Discloses any revocation or other disciplinary action taken, or in the process of being taken, against a license held or previously held by the entities specified in paragraph (9).

(11) Provides evidence that every member of the board of directors, if applicable, understands their legal duties and obligations as a member of the board of directors and that the home care organization’s operation is governed by laws and regulations that are enforced by the department.

(12) Provides any other information as may be required by the department for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter.

(13) Cooperates with the department in the completion of the home care organization license application process. Failure of the home care organization licensee to cooperate may result in the withdrawal of the home care organization license application. For purposes of this section, “failure to cooperate” means that the information described in this chapter and in any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter has not been provided, or not provided in the form requested by the department, or both.

(b) A home care organization licensee shall renew the home care organization license every two years. The department may renew a home care organization license if the licensee satisfies the requirements set forth in this chapter, including the following:

(1) Submits the nonrefundable fees required pursuant to Section 1796.49, which shall be postmarked on or before the expiration of the license. A home care organization license that is not renewed shall expire two years after the date of issuance.

(2) Does not have any outstanding fees or civil penalties due to the department.

(3) Provides any other information as may be required by the department for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter.

(4) Cooperates with the department in the completion of the home care organization license renewal process. Failure of the home care organization licensee to cooperate may result in the expiration of the home care organization license or a denial of the home care organization license renewal. For purposes of this section, “failure to cooperate” means that the information described in this chapter and in any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter has not been provided, or not provided in the form requested by the department, or both.

(c) (1) The department shall notify a licensed home care organization in writing of its renewal fee.

(2) Written notification pursuant to this subdivision shall be mailed to the licensed home care organization’s mailing address of record at least 60 days before the effective renewal date of the license.

(d) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.

[Repealed (in Sec. 4) and added by Stats. 2026, Ch. 26, Sec. 5.   (AB 152)   Effective June 29, 2026.   Operative January 1, 2029, by its own provisions.]
(a) The department may issue a home care organization license to a home care organization applicant that satisfies the requirements set forth in this chapter, including all of the following:

(1) Files a complete home care organization application, including the fees required pursuant to Section 1796.49.

(2) Submits proof of general and professional liability insurance in the amount of at least one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence and three million dollars ($3,000,000) in the aggregate.

(3) Submits proof of a valid workers’ compensation policy covering its affiliated home care aides. The proof shall consist of the policy number, the effective and expiration dates of the policy, and the name and address of the policy carrier.

(4) Submits proof of an employee dishonesty bond, including third-party coverage, with a minimum limit of ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

(5) Provides the department, upon request, with a complete list of its affiliated home care aides, and proof that each satisfies the requirements of Sections 1796.43, 1796.44, and 1796.45.

(6) Passes a background examination, as required pursuant to Section 1796.33.

(7) Completes a department orientation.

(8) Does not have any outstanding fees or civil penalties due to the department.

(9) Discloses prior or present service as an administrator, general partner, corporate officer, or director of, or discloses that the applicant has held or holds a beneficial ownership of 10 percent or more in, any of the following:

(A) A community care facility, as defined in Section 1502.

(B) A residential care facility, as defined in Section 1568.01.

(C) A residential care facility for the elderly, as defined in Section 1569.2.

(D) A child day care facility, as defined in Section 1596.750.

(E) A day care center, as described in Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 1596.90).

(F) A family day care home, as described in Chapter 3.6 (commencing with Section 1597.30).

(G) An employer-sponsored childcare center, as described in Chapter 3.65 (commencing with Section 1597.70).

(H) A home care organization licensed pursuant to this chapter.

(10) Discloses any revocation or other disciplinary action taken, or in the process of being taken, against a license held or previously held by the entities specified in paragraph (9).

(11) Provides evidence that every member of the board of directors, if applicable, understands their legal duties and obligations as a member of the board of directors and that the home care organization’s operation is governed by laws and regulations that are enforced by the department.

(12) Provides any other information as may be required by the department for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter.

(13) Cooperates with the department in the completion of the home care organization license application process. Failure of the home care organization licensee to cooperate may result in the withdrawal of the home care organization license application. For purposes of this section, “failure to cooperate” means that the information described in this chapter and in any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter has not been provided, or not provided in the form requested by the department, or both.

(b) A home care organization licensee shall satisfy the requirements set forth in this chapter and shall annually, on or before the anniversary of the issuance date of the license, satisfy all of the following requirements:

(1) Submit the fees required pursuant to Section 1796.49, which shall be postmarked or received on or before the due date.

(2) Not have any outstanding fees or civil penalties due to the department.

(3) Provide any other information as may be required by the department for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter.

(4) Cooperate with the department in the completion of the requirements of this subdivision. Failure of the home care organization licensee to cooperate may result in the revocation of the home care organization license. For purposes of this section, “failure to cooperate” means that the information described in this chapter and in any rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter has not been provided, or not provided in the form requested by the department, or both.

(c) (1) The department shall notify a licensed home care organization in writing of its annual license fee.

(2) Written notification pursuant to this subdivision shall be mailed to the licensed home care organization’s mailing address of record at least 60 days before the due date of the annual licensing fee.

(d) The failure of an applicant for licensure or a licensee to pay all fees and civil penalties shall constitute grounds for denial or revocation of the license.

(e) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2029.