The bill establishes a new section, 400.507, in the Florida Statutes, which pertains to nurse registries. It specifies that registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants who are contracted with a nurse registry for health care services will be classified as independent contractors for the purposes of Medicaid provider reimbursements. This classification means that these health care practitioners will not be considered employees of the nurse registry and, as a result, will not be eligible for overtime or holiday pay under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act or any other applicable state or federal laws.

The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025. The bill aims to clarify the employment status of health care practitioners working with nurse registries, thereby impacting their compensation and benefits under the law.