Bill

A 7702

Relates to restrictions on consecutive hours of work for nurses

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Harry Bronson and 5 co-sponsors

Imposes limits on consecutive hours nurses may work to curb fatigue, affecting hospitals and clinics, nursing staff, and enforcement by the state labor department.

REFERRED TO LABOR

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Bill Summary · A 7702

Bill A 7702 — Relates to restrictions on consecutive hours of work for nurses

Overview

Bill A 7702 would address limits on the number of consecutive hours that nurses may work. The title indicates the measure is intended to curb nurse fatigue and, by extension, patient safety and care quality. The full text with specific numerical limits, exemptions, and enforcement details is not included in the provided materials.

Bill details

Bill number: A 7702
Title: Relates to restrictions on consecutive hours of work for nurses
Status: Referred to the Labor Committee
Introduced: April 8, 2025
Classification: Bill

Legislative actions (record)

2025-04-08: Referred to LABOR (listed twice in the provided record)

Related legislation

A 8940 (prior-session)
A 8874 (prior-session)

What the bill would do (based on the title)

The bill would impose restrictions on the number of consecutive hours nurses can work. While the exact provisions are not included here, such measures typically specify limits on shift length, required rest breaks, and any exemptions or enforcement mechanisms. The precise thresholds, definitions of covered facilities (e.g., hospitals, clinics, long-term care), and penalties would be found in the enacted text or committee amendments.

Who would be affected

Directly affected: Nurses (registered nurses and licensed practical nurses) employed in healthcare facilities.
Indirectly affected: Employers such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities that employ nursing staff; professional regulatory bodies and the state labor department responsible for enforcement (though specific enforcement provisions are not provided in the summary).

Procedural and timeline notes

The measure has been introduced and immediately referred to the Labor Committee as of April 8, 2025. With only this initial action recorded, no further committee votes or floor actions are listed in the provided materials.

Notes for readers

For a complete understanding of A 7702, including exact hour limits, break requirements, exemptions (e.g., emergency staffing), penalties, collective bargaining implications, and effective dates, the full bill text and any committee reports or sponsor memos would be needed. Given its status, monitoring the Labor Committee's agenda and subsequent amendments will reveal how the provisions might be refined.

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