The proposed bill establishes the "Healthcare Worker Platform Act" as a new chapter in Title 23 of the General Laws, which aims to regulate healthcare worker platforms. These platforms are defined as entities that operate electronic systems or applications allowing healthcare workers to accept shifts to perform healthcare-related services at healthcare facilities. Importantly, these platforms are explicitly excluded from being classified as nursing service agencies.

The bill includes specific definitions and stipulations regarding the operation of healthcare worker platforms, stating that they cannot require healthcare workers to work specific shifts or restrict them from engaging in other occupations or working with other healthcare worker platforms or nursing service agencies.

Additionally, the bill mandates that by June 1, 2027, the Department of Health must promulgate rules and regulations for the licensure of healthcare worker platforms operating within the state. An annual licensure fee of $1,000 may be assessed for each licensee. After September 1, 2027, or by the date set by the Department of Health for licensure, no healthcare worker platform may operate in the state without being licensed.

This act will take effect upon passage.