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HB 1166

An Act amending the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act, providing for health care worker platforms; and imposing duties on the Department of Health.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Danilo Burgos and 9 co-sponsors

HB 1166 creates regulatory framework for health care worker platforms in Pennsylvania facilities and assigns oversight duties to the Department of Health.

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Bill Summary · HB 1166

Legislative bill overview

HB 1166 amends Pennsylvania's Health Care Facilities Act to establish requirements for "health care worker platforms" and assign new duties to the Department of Health. The bill creates a regulatory framework governing how these platforms—likely digital or organizational systems for healthcare workers—must operate within the state's healthcare system.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects how healthcare workers access employment, scheduling, or service delivery systems in Pennsylvania. Given the state's significant healthcare sector and ongoing workforce challenges, platform regulations could impact worker protections, scheduling practices, or labor standards across hospitals and care facilities.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition clarity: The bill's use of "platforms" is vague and could encompass staffing agencies, scheduling software, gig-work systems, or various intermediary services—creating ambiguity about actual scope and enforcement
  • Compliance burden: New Department of Health duties may require regulatory development and oversight resources, with unclear funding implications for implementation
  • Worker classification debates: Platform regulations often intersect with ongoing disputes about independent contractor versus employee status, which could face opposition from healthcare industry operators

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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