Bill > SB668

This bill establishes new regulations for health care staffing agencies in Oklahoma, specifically addressing the fees they can charge when placing a previously employed worker at a covered facility (which includes hospitals, nursing facilities, and specialized facilities). The bill defines a health care staffing agency as a company providing temporary nursing services and sets a limit on the hourly fee they can charge for a worker who was employed by the facility within the past two years. Specifically, the agency cannot charge a fee that, when converted to an hourly wage, exceeds 105% of the worker's highest previous hourly wage at that facility. If a staffing agency violates this provision, a covered facility can take legal action, but must first notify the agency of the excessive fee and provide detailed pay records. If the agency fails to promptly correct the violation, it can be held liable and may be subject to various legal remedies, including actual and punitive damages, court costs, attorney fees, and injunctive relief. The bill will take effect on November 1, 2025, and aims to prevent excessive fees and protect both healthcare facilities and workers from potentially exploitative staffing practices.

Health and Social Services

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb668&Session=2600