HB2532Introduced in the House
NURSE AGENCY LICENSE PENALTY
Introduced by Marcus Evans, District 33
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Nurse Agency Licensing Act. Provides that no nurse agency (instead of person) may lawfully establish, operate, maintain, or advertise in the State unless the nurse agency (instead of person) is licensed under the Act by the Department of Labor. Makes conforming changes in provisions concerning investigations and civil penalties. In provisions concerning an application for a license, provides that the Department may impose a fine of up to $500 for the submission of false or misleading information (instead of the submission of false or misleading information is a petty offense punishable by a fine of $500). Provides that the Department may at any time, and shall upon receiving a complaint from any interested person, investigate any nurse agency (instead of person) licensed or applying for a license under the Act suspected of violating any provision of the Act. Provides for a civil penalty of up to $10,000 (rather than a civil penalty of $10,000) per occurrence for a violation of the Act. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 11, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Health Care Licenses Committee · March 12, 2025
7
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Evans | 33 | Yes |
| Rick Ryan | 36 | Yes |
| Anna Moeller | 43 | Yes |
| Bob Morgan | 58 | Yes |
| Gregg Johnson | 72 | Yes |
| Norma Hernandez | 77 | Yes |
| Dennis Tipsword | 105 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Health Care Licenses Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Health Care Licenses Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 014-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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