The proposed bill establishes the Health Care Staffing Agency Registration Act in Nebraska, requiring health care staffing agencies to register annually with the Department of Labor. It defines key terms such as "health care staffing agency," "staff worker," and "health care technology platform." The bill prohibits agencies from enforcing noncompete clauses that limit employment opportunities for staff workers and mandates that they maintain specific insurance coverage. Agencies must also document compliance with health and licensing requirements and submit quarterly operational reports to the department.

Additionally, the bill outlines penalties and the potential revocation of registration for non-compliant agencies, granting the Commissioner of Labor the authority to investigate complaints and conduct audits. A public database of registered health care staffing agencies will be created to enhance transparency. The bill amends Section 81-401 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to include the new act among the laws administered by the Department of Labor and will become operative on January 1, 2026, while repealing the original Section 81-401.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 81-401