Rhode Island S2107: AN ACT RELATING TO 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.)

What the bill says

From the introduced text, January 16, 2026:

2026 -- S 2107 ======== LC003846 ======== STATEOFRHODEISLAND IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026 ____________ ANACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- HEALTHCARE WORKER PLATFORM ACT Introduced By: Senators Bissaillon, Murray, McKenney, DiMario, and Famiglietti Date Introduced: January 16, 2026 Referred To: Senate Health & Human Services It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows: SECTION 1. Title 23 of the General Laws entitled "HEALTH AND SAFETY" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following chapter: CHAPTER HEALTHCARE WORKER PLATFORM ACT 23-106-1. Title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Healthcare Worker Platform Act." 23-106-2. Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and terms have the following meanings: (a) "Healthcare worker platform" means any person, corporation, partnership, or association that operates or offers a platform. A "healthcare worker platform" is not considered a "nursing service agency" as defined in § 23-17.7.1-2. (b) "Platform" means an electronic platform, system, or application through which healthcare workers can accept one or more shifts to perform healthcare related services at a healthcare facility. 23-106-3. Registration of healthcare worker platforms. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, a healthcare worker platform shall be excluded from the definition of a "nursing service agency" as defined by §§ 23-17.7.1-3, 2317.7.1-10, and 23-17.7.1-19. (b) On or before June …

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Sponsors

• Jacob Bissaillon (D, SD-001) · primary sponsor
• Melissa Murray (D, SD-024)
• Mark McKenney (D, SD-030)
• DiMario, Alana (D, SD-036)
• Stefano Famiglietti (D, SD-004)

Latest actions

1. June 22, 2026: Signed by Governor
2. June 18, 2026: Transmitted to Governor
3. June 10, 2026: House passed Sub A in concurrence
4. June 9, 2026: Placed on the House Consent Calendar
5. June 4, 2026: Senate passed Sub A
6. June 2, 2026: Placed on Senate Calendar
7. June 2, 2026: Committee recommends passage of Sub A
8. June 1, 2026: Proposed Substitute
9. May 29, 2026: Scheduled for consideration
10. April 9, 2026: Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Votes

• House Seq #439: PASSAGE IN CONCURRENCE (June 10, 2026): 68 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Seq #404: (June 4, 2026): 33 yea, 5 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Passage of Sub A (June 2, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Passage (June 2, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Passage (April 9, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is S2107?

S2107 is a bill in the Rhode Island Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT RELATING TO 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.).

What is the status of S2107?

Signed into law as of June 22, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor (June 22, 2026).

Who sponsored S2107?

Jacob Bissaillon (D, SD-001), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S2107?

On the Rhode Island Legislature website: http://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/BillText26/SenateText26/S2107A.pdf