HB5516 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

HEALTH CARE WORKER PLATFORM
Last Action
2/13/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Health Care Worker Platform Act. Sets forth provisions requiring any person, corporation, partnership, or association that operates or offers an electronic platform, system, or application through which health care workers can accept one or more shifts to perform health care related services at a health care facility to register with the Department of Public Health prior to operating in the State. Requires the Department to review and issue a decision on each new application or application for renewal of a registration within 30 days after the submission of the new application or application for renewal. Provides that the Department shall allow an appeal of any decision not to approve an application or an application for renewal for registration under the Act. Establishes recordkeeping and operational requirements for a health care worker platform. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
2/13/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/13/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee