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Classifies Temporary Healthcare Workers as Contractors
Recent Bills/Classifies Temporary Healthcare Workers as Co...

Classifies Temporary Healthcare Workers as Contractors

IntroducedApril 16, 2026
In House2 days ago
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Waiting for a House floor vote.
It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
Labor and EmploymentHealth personnelLabor standardsRural conditions and developmentTemporary and part-time employment
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Why This Matters

This bill classifies qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors under federal labor laws, allowing them to work temporarily without being considered employees.

If you are a temporary healthcare worker, this bill allows you to work as an independent contractor rather than an employee.
Who this affects
Temporary healthcare workers · Healthcare facilities
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill classifies qualified locum tenens professionals and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors.
  2. 2These workers can provide temporary healthcare services for up to one year at a single location.
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IntroducedApr 16
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Waiting for a House floor vote.

It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.

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The President

Donald Trump
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Awaiting Vote
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