The proposed bill, titled "An Act establishing flexibility for long term care facilities workers," aims to enhance the working conditions and flexibility for health care workers in long-term care facilities in Massachusetts. It introduces a new section, Section 74DD, to the General Laws, defining key terms such as "contract," "health care facility," "health care worker," and "health care worker platform." The bill mandates that health care worker platforms must have contracts with workers that prohibit them from imposing specific availability requirements, restricting workers from using other platforms, or controlling the means and methods of service delivery. Additionally, the platforms are required to maintain liability insurance and verify that health care workers have appropriate coverage for services performed.

The legislation also clarifies that health care workers can choose to affiliate with a health care worker platform as independent contractors, specifically for shifts accepted through the platform, without affecting their classification in other contexts. Importantly, the bill ensures that the collective bargaining rights of health care workers remain intact, regardless of their affiliation with a platform. The act is set to take effect on December 31, 2026.