Bill > LB308

This bill establishes the Health Care Staffing Agency Registration Act, which creates a comprehensive regulatory framework for health care staffing agencies operating in Nebraska. The legislation requires all health care staffing agencies, including technology platforms that connect healthcare workers with facilities, to register annually with the Department of Labor, paying a $1,500 fee and submitting documentation proving staff worker qualifications and insurance coverage. The bill prohibits staffing agencies from using noncompete clauses or charging fees when a temporary worker is hired permanently by a healthcare facility. Agencies must maintain detailed records of staff worker credentials, provide quarterly reports on worker charges and wages, and ensure staff workers meet all health and licensing requirements. The Commissioner of Labor is empowered to investigate complaints, conduct random audits, and impose penalties of up to $5,000 for violations, with potential registration revocation for serious infractions. The law also mandates the creation of a public database listing registered agencies and their registration status, with the goal of increasing transparency and protecting healthcare workers' employment opportunities. The act will become operative on January 1, 2026, and adds oversight of health care staffing agencies to the Department of Labor's existing responsibilities.

Business and Industry

https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=59270