The proposed bill introduces the "Healthcare Worker Platform Act" as a new chapter in Title 23 of the General Laws, specifically aimed at regulating platforms that connect healthcare workers with healthcare facilities. It defines a "healthcare worker platform" as any entity that operates an electronic system for healthcare workers to accept shifts, distinguishing it from a "nursing service agency." The bill mandates that these platforms must register with the Department of Health by June 1, 2026, and clarifies that they will not be classified under the existing definitions of nursing service agencies.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the registration requirements for healthcare worker platforms will not exceed those outlined in the current nursing service agency regulations. This legislative measure is designed to ensure oversight of healthcare worker platforms while providing them with a clear regulatory framework that differentiates them from traditional nursing service agencies. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.