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H7030Introduced in the House

Establishes the healthcare worker platform and would require platforms offering healthcare shifts to register with the department of health by June 1, 2027, while, specifically, exempting them from being classified as nursing service agencies.

Passed

Introduced by Evan Shanley, District 24

What does this bill do?

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Official description

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTHCARE WORKER PLATFORM ACT - Establishes the healthcare worker platform and would require platforms offering healthcare shifts to register with the department of health by June 1, 2027, while, specifically, exempting them from being classified as nursing service agencies.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 22, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 11, 2026

64

Yes

0

No

11

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/29/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (04/14/2026)

  5. Proposed Substitute

  6. Committee recommends passage of Sub A

  7. Placed on House Calendar (04/28/2026)

  8. House passed Sub A

  9. Referred to Senate Health and Human Services

  10. Scheduled for consideration

  11. Meeting postponed (05/28/2026)

  12. Scheduled for consideration (06/09/2026)

  13. Proposed Substitute

  14. Committee recommends passage of Sub B

  15. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)

  16. Senate passed Sub B

  17. Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)

  18. House passed Sub B in concurrence

  19. Transmitted to Governor

  20. Signed by Governor

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