It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 23-17.7-14 of the General Laws in Chapter 23-17.7 entitled "Licensing of Home Health Aides Agencies" is hereby amended to read as follows:

23-17.7-14. Agencies to which inapplicable. -- The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to apply to home health agencies licensed in accordance with chapter 17 of this title; however, the agencies shall be subject to the same training requirements for nursing assistants and/or homemakers and the duties of the individuals shall be the same as those prescribed by regulations.

{ADD Provided further that Training Thru Placement Inc. and the respite care services provided to the developmentally disabled by Training Thru Placement Inc. shall be exempted from the provisions of this chapter. ADD}

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.