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HB 4155

NURSE AGENCY FINDER'S FEES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Travis Weaver

HB 4155 regulates finder's fees charged by nursing staffing agencies to healthcare facilities in Illinois, potentially reducing recruitment costs but affecting agency business operations.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 4155

Legislative bill overview

HB 4155 regulates finder's fees charged by nursing staffing agencies in Illinois. The bill appears to establish limitations or requirements around how much these agencies can charge healthcare facilities for placing nurse workers. This addresses the intermediary costs in nurse recruitment that ultimately affect healthcare labor costs and facility budgets.

Why is this important

Nursing staffing agencies play a significant role in filling temporary and permanent nursing positions, but their finder's fees can be substantial—sometimes 15-25% of annual salary or more. These costs are typically passed to healthcare facilities, which can impact patient care budgets and may influence facility decisions about staffing levels. Regulating these fees could make nursing positions more affordable for healthcare providers while potentially affecting agencies' business models.

Potential points of contention

  • Agency profitability concerns: Staffing agencies may argue that fee caps reduce their ability to recruit and retain quality nurses, potentially worsening nurse shortages
  • Healthcare cost impact: The actual savings to facilities from fee regulation is unclear—they may be offset by reduced agency responsiveness or higher wages agencies must offer nurses
  • Market competition questions: Whether fee regulation is necessary if competitive staffing agency markets already limit excessive charges

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

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