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Supervisors back resolution to urge state reversal of blanket IHSS provider ban for people with felony convictions
Summary
Supervisor Avalos introduced a resolution urging the state to reverse recent laws or guidance that bar people with felony convictions from serving as in‑home supportive services (IHSS) providers. The measure drew extensive public comment from advocates and affected families.
Supervisor Avalos introduced a resolution at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting asking the city to urge the state to reverse or revise recent restrictions that could bar people with felony convictions from serving as in‑home supportive services (IHSS) providers for family members.
Avalos said the change in state law would prevent many qualified family caregivers from providing paid care to relatives and could affect roughly 22,000 family members who receive IHSS in San Francisco. He asked the board to hold a public discussion in…
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