SB0067Introduced in the Senate
NURSE AGENCY-CIVIL PENALTIES
Introduced by Robert Peters, District 13
What does this bill do?
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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
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0343
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 22, 2025
75
Yes
40
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
115 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Labor
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Labor
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Labor; 018-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 6, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 2, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 017-007-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 075-040-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0343
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