Bill > H1393

This bill creates a new section in Florida Statutes that specifically addresses the employment classification of healthcare practitioners working through nurse registries for Medicaid reimbursement purposes. Under the proposed law, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants who are contracted with a nurse registry will be legally considered independent contractors rather than employees when providing healthcare services. This classification means these healthcare workers will not be eligible for overtime or holiday pay under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act or any other state or federal employee compensation laws, regardless of previous legal standards. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to provide clarity on the employment status of these healthcare professionals when they work through nurse registries in the context of Medicaid reimbursement. By defining these workers as independent contractors, the bill limits the financial obligations of nurse registries and potentially changes the compensation structure for these healthcare workers.

Health and Social Services

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1393