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This bill introduces a new regulatory framework for health care worker platforms, which are digital platforms connecting temporary health care workers with health care facilities. The bill requires these platforms to register with the Minnesota Commissioner of Health, providing detailed information about their ownership, operations, and compliance with state regulations. Platforms must submit an initial registration application and pay associated fees, with registrations valid for one year. The bill prohibits platforms from engaging in certain restrictive practices, such as requiring non-compete agreements or charging fees when workers are hired directly by facilities. Platforms must maintain specific insurance coverage, verify worker qualifications (including criminal background checks), and keep detailed records of workers' credentials. The legislation also limits health care workers to working at a single facility through a platform for no more than 89 consecutive days. Platforms are explicitly distinguished from supplemental nursing services agencies and must adhere to specific operational requirements designed to protect worker flexibility and facility staffing needs. The bill includes appropriations to support the implementation of the new registration system, allocating funds for the Commissioner of Health to oversee and manage the registration process. Overall, the legislation aims to create transparency, accountability, and fair practices in temporary health care worker placement platforms.

Health and Social Services

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1678&ssn=0&y=2025