An Act to Ensure Data Reporting for Temporary Nurse Agencies
Sponsored By: Joseph M. Baldacci (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Registration and renewals for nurse agencies
The law requires temporary nurse agencies in Maine to register with the Department of Health and Human Services. They must renew the registration every year and update it when ownership, control, or location changes under department rules. The law also widens who counts as an agency, including online platforms that list or place temporary nurses and CNAs. Licensed home health care services providers are not included. More businesses now must register and follow oversight rules.
Stricter checks and records for agency staff
Agencies must use the state’s Background Check Center for workers who have direct access to patients. Agencies must keep a file for each worker that shows credentials, required shots, and training or orientation. They must give these records to the department on request. They must also give a worker’s record to a health care facility that asks and gives a proper reason under department rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Joseph M. Baldacci
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 346
6/17/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/11/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/10/2025HouseCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-319).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/9/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-319) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-319).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
6/9/2025SenateThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
4/23/2025HouseCommittee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
4/23/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-319), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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